Khanh My discussed playing Diem My in Trai buon nguoi in an interview published by Thanh Nien on September 29. The actress said the film’s title drew her to an audition, leading to an opportunity to return to cinema after a period away from the spotlight.
Diem My struggles with questions of identity and relationships, requiring Khanh My to portray a different psychological range from her previous screen image. She also discussed filming intimate scenes with Quach Ngoc Ngoan as part of the performance and said seeing the finished film made the cast and crew’s efforts feel worthwhile.