After three months on air, this episode was also praised by audiences as the most dramatic and engaging of Gió Ngang Khoảng Trời Xanh (Wind Across the Green Sky).
Actress Phuong Oanh’s performance as My Anh was also highly regarded as one of her most impressive portrayals.
Episode 39 marked a significant turning point when My Anh—the sharp, strong wife—finally discovered the ambiguous relationship between her husband, Dang (played by Doan Quoc Dam), and his partner, Linh (played by Lan Phuong).
The story began with suspicious signs that My Anh noticed. Following a warning from friends like Ngan (Viet Hoa), she started paying closer attention to her husband’s strange demeanor.
Evidence gradually emerged: a strange shirt in Dang’s suitcase from his business trip to Quang Ninh, a familiar signature on a seafood box—a gift from Linh—and especially, an intimate gesture between the two.
However, with the composure of an intelligent woman, My Anh did not act impulsively.
She secretly installed a camera at home and arranged a meeting to verify her suspicions. When images of Linh proactively hugging and kissing her husband appeared on the screen, My Anh seemed to collapse. However, instead of losing control, she chose to confront the situation calmly.
She walked into Linh’s house, showed her the video on her phone, and slowly said, “I’m giving you 5 minutes to explain.” My Anh’s sharp dialogue not only shamed Linh but also earned applause from the audience.
An excerpt from episode 39 featuring Phuong Oanh’s “possessed” performance in “Gió Ngang Khoảng Trời Xanh” (Wind Across the Green Sky) (Video: VTV Entertainment).
My Anh’s subsequent words were full of reason, gentle yet profoundly cutting, leaving the audience breathless: “You can satisfy my husband’s curiosity, but you can never replace a wife’s position in his heart. Men are very smart; they know where their true harbor is and what is merely a flower picked along the way.
As women, seeing you struggle to find warmth, I only feel pity. Smart and strong women choose to build their own homes, not beg for a place in someone else’s happiness. The man you admire from head to toe is a creation of my own hands. Thank you for admiring my achievement.”
Beyond the impactful dialogue, Phuong Oanh’s portrayal of the character’s inner turmoil was considered the element that gave audiences “goosebumps.”
A trembling face, eyes welling up with suppressed tears, a voice just sufficiently restrained—all contributed to the image of a woman who was hurt but not weak.
She didn’t choose to express her anger through violence or outbursts; instead, she made her opponent feel ashamed by her own calm demeanor and pride.
On the VTV Entertainment fanpage, the excerpt of the dialogue between My Anh and Linh attracted over 4 million views and hundreds of thousands of likes and comments within just a few hours of being posted. Meritorious Artist Cong Ly simply wrote, “Excellent!” Actress Huong Giang commented, “An utterly outstanding episode.”
Social media was flooded with praise for Phuong Oanh’s “peak performance.” Many viewers commented that this was the best scene since the beginning of the series, even calling it her “role of a lifetime.”
Audience comments included: “Phuong Oanh’s acting in this episode was truly amazing!”; “Phuong Oanh’s performance in this episode was outstanding, truly excellent!”; “Phuong Oanh’s acting in episode 39 was flawless. Anyone who said Phuong Oanh was a poor actress would likely change their mind. She is perfectly suited for this role”; “My Anh’s dialogue was excellent, deeply impactful, and satisfying to hear”; “Phuong Oanh’s performance was perfect, a solid 10 out of 10”; “Phuong Oanh’s acting was incredibly authentic, every gaze and gesture left viewers breathless.”
Not only the acting, but the dialogue in the scene was also considered a “highlight” of Gió Ngang Khoảng Trời Xanh (Wind Across the Green Sky).
Instead of dramatizing the story, the scriptwriters and director chose a humane approach, portraying a woman who possesses self-respect and protects her happiness with wisdom and composure.
This left audiences both satisfied and empathetic, as the portrayal reflected very real situations in many modern families.
Previously, Phuong Oanh also drew attention with a scene where My Anh protected her son in the film, embodying the image of a strong mother who dared to stand up against injustice.
The scene where My Anh furiously slapped the person who bullied her son attracted over 6 million views, sparking lively discussions among viewers.
Most viewers praised Phuong Oanh’s authentic acting, stating that she accurately captured the emotions of a mother witnessing her child being physically and mentally bullied.
Gió Ngang Khoảng Trời Xanh (Wind Across the Green Sky) revolves around the lives of three women—My Anh, Truc Lam, and Chau Ngan—each with unique circumstances, choices, and approaches to marriage and love.
The film is a remake of the famous Chinese work Nothing But Thirty, but has been localized to be more relatable to domestic audiences.
The combination of familiar actors like Phuong Oanh, Lan Phuong, Viet Hoa, Doan Quoc Dam, Quynh Kool, and others, along with an engaging script, has helped the film continuously attract a large number of viewers.
Many viewers expressed hope that the film would have a more positive ending than the Chinese original: “Hope My Anh and her husband find happiness again,” “I like how the film portrays strong women without being extreme,” “My Anh’s civilized way of handling things is admirable.”
After a four-year absence from the small screen, Phuong Oanh returned with Gió Ngang Khoảng Trời Xanh (Wind Across the Green Sky) in a high-pressure role. This was not only because it was a remake being compared to a famous original, but also due to high audience expectations after her numerous successful previous roles.
However, with the episode currently making waves, Phuong Oanh has proven her choice was right. She not only made a comeback but also reaffirmed her increasingly mature acting prowess.
