Illustrative image. Source: VNA
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🀅 Vietnam, Japan to screen film about expat teacher living in Hanoi
The first film produced by Vietnam and Japan will be launched nationwide in October.
Illustrative image. Source: VNA
Illustrative image. Source: VNA
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