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City, May 5 -- Cinema s in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the two biggest markets in the country, closed on May 3 until further notice after new COVID-19 community case s were confirmed.

Vietnamese filmmakers are expected to face losses after the four-day national holiday, which began on April 30.

Three Vietnamese films, Thien Than Ho Menh (The Guardian), Trang Ti (Child Master) and Lat Mat:48 Gio (Face Off: 48 Hours), have temporarily stopped screening.

Thien Than Ho Menh, released on April 29, has earned 26.7 billion VND (1.15 million USD) in ticket sales. Its competitor, Trang Ti, earned 15.3 billion VND (657,000 USD) after four days of release, according to the Box Office Vietnam, which provides ticket sale reports of film produc...