The Bitter Taste of Love

Vị Đắng Tình Yêu

“Love is sweet. Life is cruel. And dreams don’t always survive the choices we must make.”

Synopsis

Quang, a reserved yet kind-hearted medical student, finds himself captivated by Phương, a brilliant pianist whose passion for music defines her very existence. Their blossoming romance is tested when Phương discovers she has a bullet fragment lodged in her brain, one that threatens her life and forces her to choose between survival and the art she loves. As Quang and his close-knit group of friends rally around her, the film weaves a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and the cruel reality of fate. A defining classic of Vietnam’s phim mì ăn liền era, The Bitter Taste of Love is a heartfelt blend of romance, tragedy, and humor that continues to captivate audiences today.
Available on YouTube with English closed captions