THVL | Phim tài liệu: Nguyễn Việt Hùng - Người chỉ huy trẻ tuổi

Summary

The documentary recounts the life and legacy of Nguyễn Việt Hùng, the young revolutionary whose name was given to a school in Trung Thành Tây commune, Vũng Liêm district.

Born in 1950, Hùng grew up with the memory of his father, Nguyễn Văn Thành, a revolutionary who died in captivity on Phú Quốc when Hùng was three. As a teenager, Hùng left his comfortable home to follow his father’s path. He quickly gained a reputation for courage and military skill: by age 20, he commanded a local commando unit, and by 24, he led Vũng Liêm district’s military forces. Under his leadership, revolutionary forces attacked enemy positions and helped liberate rural areas. On the night of April 30, 1975, Hùng took part in securing the surrender of the local authorities.

After liberation, Hùng became district commander. In 1978, he volunteered to serve on the southwestern border as commander of Cửu Long 1 Battalion. He died in August, aged 28, after his unit repelled an enemy incursion. His wife, Nguyễn Thị Châu, was traveling to visit him and their newborn son when she learned of his death; Hùng never got to meet the child. His remains were later gathered at the Vũng Liêm martyrs’ cemetery, though uncertainty arose when the family was told that another set of remains bearing the same name had also been found.

The film also emphasizes Hùng’s generosity and family legacy. Before leaving for the border, he represented his family in donating land and property to support public offices and housing. His wife preserved his letters and belongings and raised their three children, encouraging them to honor their father through service and good character. His youngest son, named Nguyễn Phú Quốc in memory of Hùng’s father, is described as continuing the family’s commitment to public service.

Presenters and Contributors

No presenter or narrator is named. Named contributors include Nguyễn Thị Châu, Hùng’s wife, and Hồ Văn Thịnh (known as Tư Trung Nguyễn), former secretary of the Vũng Liêm District Party Committee. The documentary also includes unnamed veterans and family members.