Co Thien Lac burst into tears because the $57 million blockbuster was at risk of loss

The high production cost is said to be a barrier that makes it difficult for Co Thien Lac's blockbuster "Ming Diary" to pay back. The film only reached $48.6 million in revenue after more than a week of release, but this figure was not enough for him to return capital and pay interest to 7 investors.

Co Thien Lac is known as the new "boss" of Hong Kong cinema. His company invests in implementing many projects every year to create jobs for employees, in the context that many people have to quit their jobs to drive taxis and deliver goods... The actor once said on On: "I just wanted to do something for a Hong Kong movie."

According to Ettoday on August 15, in the past few days, Co Thien Lac has continuously participated in movie promotions in China. An associate of the actor revealed that when standing in front of the audience, the actor smiled, but when he was with close friends, Co Thien Lac did not hide his disappointment and sadness. The actor cried and choked to call the audience to go to the cinema to support Minh Diary of War. According to HK01, in the past time, Co Thien Lac has been under a lot of pressure when the film project he starred in and invested in, had an unexpected box office record. Co Thien Lac's partner said: "Other people only see him as happy on the surface, only I know how painful he is".

Co Thien Lac's sad mood when it comes to Minh Diary's sales.

"Making a sci-fi movie is both difficult and expensive. It doesn't cost a little money, it costs a lot of money. If you like the work, please recommend it to others after watching it. Please don't let me down. feel alone" , Co Thien Lac urged the public to come to the theater to support his new film.

According to Sohu, as of August 14, "Ming Diary" has earned 328 million yuan ($48.6 million) at the box office. This number is not considered commensurate with the efforts of the team. According to experts' predictions, the work will reach a total box office revenue of about 72.6 million USD when the film withdraws from theaters.

Minh Diary is currently facing the risk of heavy capital loss. According to Sohu, the team has to pay 37.38% of the accounting rate, sharing profits for the publisher. If the revenue milestone is reached 72.6 million USD as expected, Co Thien Lac will only receive 27.1 million USD, excluding advertising expenses.

It is known that Co Thien Lac's company invested 57.3 million USD to make sci-fi movies, aspire to revive Hong Kong cinema.

Minh Diary of War is set to hit Chinese theaters on August 5, after seven years of making. The work is produced and starred by Co Thien Lac, directed by Ngo Huyen Huy, with the participation of Luu Thanh Van, Luu Gia Linh, Khuong Hao Van, Ta Quan Hao...

According to Sohu, the above figure is not enough for Minh Diary to return capital and pay interest to 7 investors, not counting Co Thien Lac. The production cost of the project cost up to 57.6 million USD. It is estimated that Co Thien Lac's sci-fi work may suffer a loss of more than 30 million USD.

Co Thien Lac is sad because the film did not succeed at the box office.

The actor said that "Minh Diary of War" is a rare science-fiction film of Chinese-language cinema. The crew spent a lot of time overcoming difficulties in filmmaking technology, however, Co Thien Lac is happy to experience a new field. He did not invite Westerners to participate in the project, but hired Hong Kong filmmakers, giving them enough time to complete the work. On Appledaily, Thien Lac said : "I always believe and hope that, with just investing money and dedication, Hong Kong people can perform world-class techniques." Talking to the audience at the early screening on July 31, Co Thien Lac said: "I'm touched because the film is released. From the moment it was zero until now, I finally wait for the day when my dream comes true. reality" . Co Thien Lac entrusts young filmmakers to boldly accept challenges, not giving up despite facing obstacles for 5 years and 10 years.

The work is evaluated for weak content, strong technique. Minh Diary has a predictable plot, seen in many Hollywood movies. The project builds a less attractive villain, reducing the drama and attractiveness. The film is rated 6.5/10 quality points on Douban.

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