Beginning

A golden-orange sunset spreads over a wide Vietnamese river (Sông Cái), turning the sky and water into glowing warm tones. The sunlight is thick and honey-like, shimmering over the muddy riverbanks like molten gold. On the river's edge, a group of cheerful village children are playing joyfully, covered in dirt and laughter. Their voices echo in the air, blending with the gentle splash of paddles and the rhythmic creaking of small wooden fishing boats. Some children are barefoot, others splashing in shallow water, their clothes stained from a long day helping their parents mend nets and patch boats. The atmosphere is nostalgic, radiant, and full of life. Style: soft, painterly, inspired by Vietnamese traditional scenes, warm tones, cinematic lighting.