Buffalo Boy (2004)
Kim is 15; his father and step-mother have two buffalo, their lifeline as subsistence rice farmers. During the rainy season, there's no grass and the buffalo are starving. Kim volunteers to take the beasts inland to find food. On this coming-of-age journey, Kim sees men mistreat women, men fight with men, and French taxes rob the poor. He works for Lap, a buffalo herder whose past is entangled with Kim's parents, and he makes friends who will lead him to his place in the world.
Director: Minh Nguyen-Vo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: August 14, 2004
Cast
- The Lu Le - Kim
- Thạch Kim Long - Thanh
- Thi Kieu Trinh Nguyen - Ban
- Huu Thanh Nguyen - Dinh, Kim's Father
- Zan Sram Kra - Det
- Van Be Truong - Hai Tich
- Tham Nguyen Thi - Ba Tu
- Hoang Nhan Vo - Lap
- Trương Quang Thịnh - Quang
- Nguyễn Văn Đây - Xuyen
Screenplay
Music: Tôn-Thât Tiêt
Production: Thoke Moebius Film Company, Giai Phong Film Studio, Novak Prod, 3B Productions
Country: Vietnam, Germany, France, Belgium
Language: Tiếng Việt
Original Language: vi
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
vietnam, monsoon, indochina, anthology, poverty, occupation, 1940s, water buffalo
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Buffalo Boy about?
- Kim is 15; his father and step-mother have two buffalo, their lifeline as subsistence rice farmers. During the rainy season, there's no grass and the buffalo are starving. Kim volunteers to take the beasts inland to find food. On this coming-of-age journey, Kim sees men mistreat women, men fight with men, and French taxes rob the poor. He works for Lap, a buffalo herder whose past is entangled with Kim's parents, and he makes friends who will lead him to his place in the world.
- Who directed Buffalo Boy?
- Buffalo Boy was directed by Minh Nguyen-Vo.
- Who stars in Buffalo Boy?
- Buffalo Boy stars The Lu Le, Thạch Kim Long, Thi Kieu Trinh Nguyen, Huu Thanh Nguyen, Zan Sram Kra, Van Be Truong.
- How long is Buffalo Boy?
- Buffalo Boy has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Buffalo Boy?
- Buffalo Boy is a Drama film.
- Where was Buffalo Boy produced?
- Buffalo Boy was produced in Vietnam, Germany, France, Belgium.
- What are the themes of Buffalo Boy?
- The themes of Buffalo Boy include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.