War movie made by Vietnam's military a box office blockbuster

Film grosses more than twice Hollywood hits during period of 'peak patriotism'

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"Red Rain" was released to coincide with celebrations of Vietnam's 80th anniversary of independence. Moviegoers' excitement was fueled by patriotism. (Photo by Nguyen Van Anh)

YUJI NITTA and MAI NGUYEN

HANOI -- A war movie made by Vietnam's military has become the all-time box office leader in a country where the top movies are usually romances or comedies.

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