Minh is a 19-year-old football enthusiast determined to establish a village women's team despite family opposition. The story combines her sporting ambition with friendship and comic situations involving amateur players.
To prepare, Thao My practiced football for about a month before auditioning, training with classmates and on her own. She said landing the lead brought excitement as well as concern about handling the filming schedule and the demands of the character.
The actress sees similarities with Minh in their persistence and desire to prove themselves. After initially considering a singing career, she turned to acting studies and found a direction in film and television.