Directed by Tran Thanh, "The Four Rogues" tells the story of a couple who face certain problems in their relationship and ultimately decide to separate. I felt that the message the filmmaker wanted to convey could have been conveyed much more effectively if the elements of parody hadn't been incorporated into the script. I understand that they want the film to be entertaining and funny, but if that means diluting the impact it could have had, I don't see the point. So, let's find out what happened between the couple and if they ever managed to get back together.
It didn't take me long to understand why Quoc Anh decided to separate from his partner, Quynh Anh. Quoc Anh worked at a bank; he was doing well. He had a lot of work almost every day and didn't have a good work-life balance. Quynh Anh was a housewife and, at some point, lost her identity. Her entire life revolved around her partner's desires. There was a scene in the film where Quoc Anh asked Quynh Anh what she wanted to achieve in her life. It was at that moment that we realized the problem was much deeper than expected. Yes, on the surface, I also sensed they came from very different backgrounds; they had very different tastes, which was why their relationship fell apart.
Director: Tran Thanh
Writers: Luong Nghiem Huy, Phan Minh, Thao Nguyen
Stars: Huynh Uyen An, Tran Quoc , AnhLe Giang
But then, Quoc fell in love with her again; he knew what kind of person she was, so he had no reason to complain. But later, we learned that the problem wasn't Quynh Anh's family, but rather her impulsiveness at times, her way of dealing with problems, and her inability to understand other people's perspectives. Quynh Anh's best friend, Kieu, and Jessica (Kieu's boyfriend) desperately wanted to help her. But they ended up making the situation worse. Jessica pretended to be a tarot reader, and both Kieu and Quynh Anh made the mistake of believing her lies.
Quynh Anh thought taking Quoc to his village and spending time with the family would help. But the last thing an already overworked man wants is to deal with chaos upon returning home. Quoc finally got fed up because Quynh Anh's uncle, her mother, and all the other relatives wouldn't give him a break. They returned, and soon after, Quynh Anh's uncle and mother came to stay with them for a month. After that, it was chaos. Sometimes, when a person is tired, it's hard to see someone's good intentions. I mean, you get irritated and then react sharply because you're simply not in the position to deal with such drama after working tirelessly all day.
Karen was a true sociopath, and I found her character to be a bit immature. If the film had explored this better, I think I personally would have understood her personality and motives more clearly. Anyway, Karen was a businesswoman and came to Quoc's bank because they were interested in managing her business. Karen, as Jessica said, was a pervert and a sociopath, and they had no idea when they first saw her. She was a beautiful woman and had great business acumen. She was successful and wealthy, so it was hard to understand why she would do what she did.
She had her eyes on Quoc from the first day she met him. Later in the film, we learned that Jessica worked for Karen, and he informed her of everything that was happening in Quoc's life and did as she said. Jessica was deeply in debt, and he agreed to do whatever she said. Jessica stole money from Quynh Anh's uncle and mother, and once he was caught, the truth came out. Karen, very subtly, did her best to create a rift between Quynh Anh and Quoc. She was very emotional when Quynh Anh and Quoc decided to separate. The next day, she tried to get intimate with Quoc, almost forcing him.
I think if that perversion hadn't existed and if Karen had acted normally, Quoc wouldn't have hated being with her. I mean, he trusted her, and sometimes he was overwhelmed by her gestures. But once his madness was unleashed, Quoc realized the kind of woman he was dealing with. In fact, he went so far as to hire men to assault poor Quoc. Quoc simply told her that he had just ended a relationship and that he truly loved his partner. He told her that he thought he had made a mistake breaking up with Quynh Anh, because after all, he loved her and couldn't imagine his life without her. But Karen didn't understand all that. She wanted Quoc to be there for her, and when she couldn't have him, his ego was bruised, and she did everything in her power to make him suffer.
I think the way Quynh Anh handled the situation once Quoc decided to get back together with her was the best part of the film. The day Quynh Anh and Quoc argued and decided to break up, Quynh Anh realized certain things about herself. She realized she didn't have any dreams she wanted to pursue in her life. She realized that this lack of ambition, this dependence on someone else, had turned her into something she wasn't. She had no friends, no hobbies, and basically her entire life revolved around her partner. That's also where the insecurity stemmed from. So, after Quoc left, Quynh Anh decided to open a cafe, as she was a very good cook.
Her business started to thrive, and that transformed her into a completely different person. Quoc always loved her, even after they decided to separate. He went to see her and told her he wanted to get back together. But Quynh Anh told him she wanted to do it her way, take things slowly, and give each other space. She also loved him more than anything, and her decision to remain single wasn't because she wanted to date other guys or flirt with people. For the first time in a long time, she was happy with herself. She felt like she was doing something worthwhile with her life. She teased Quoc about Karen over and over again, though no longer with the insecurity she had before. On Kieu's wedding day, Quoc decided to propose to her. Quynh Anh accepted, knowing she wouldn't find a man like that or connect with anyone.
In the finale of The Four Scoundrels, a formal complaint was filed against Karen, and she was imprisoned for running an organized robbery ring. I think the best relationships are those built on friendship. It's because you understand the person, not just as a partner, but also as someone you've seen in the most embarrassing situation. I think the most meaningful companionships are those where love grows with depth, trust, and resilience. Quoc and Quynh Anh were very good friends, and that's what strengthened their relationship. When two people know each other so well, their souls are already at home even before they begin a relationship. That comfort and ease with words are innate, allowing for a much better understanding of each other.
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