The Scent of Burning Grass

The Scent of Burning Grass is a war drama centered on the 1972 battle of Quang Tri. The story follows young North Vietnamese soldiers, including former students and poets, as they experience the brutality of combat. The narrative is constructed using the personal diaries and memories of those who fought in the conflict.

The film was directed by Hữu Mười and Vũ Đình Thân, with a screenplay written by Hoàng Nhuận Cầm. The cast features Nguyễn Năng Tùng, who portrays a twenty-year-old version of the character Hoàng, while Hữu Mười plays the character at age sixty. Other roles are performed by Lê Văn Thơm, Tô Dũng, Thanh Sơn, and Lê Chí Kiên. Produced by Hãng Phim Truyện Việt Nam, the project had a budget of 5.2 billion USD. Since its release in April 2012, the movie has received a rating of 6.9/10 on IMDb based on 337 votes.