Floating Village (1964)

Floating Village (1964) poster

The inhabitants of a small island in the delta of the turbulent Red River are doomed to poverty: floods wash away crops, livestock, and even people. From generation to generation, a legend is passed down about a kind dragon that can drink the river's water and save the village. But the dragon is a fairy tale, and the people have decided to block the treacherous river themselves. With extraordinary perseverance, fighting against the elements, the village population builds protective fortifications around the island.

Director: Trần Vũ, Huy Thành
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
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Music: Hoàng Dam
Cinematography: Tuan Nguyen, Nguyễn Đăng Bảy
Production: Studio Hanoi-Films
Country: Vietnam
Language: Tiếng Việt
Original Language: vi
More Films by Director: Trần Vũ, Huy Thành
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Floating Village about?
The inhabitants of a small island in the delta of the turbulent Red River are doomed to poverty: floods wash away crops, livestock, and even people. From generation to generation, a legend is passed down about a kind dragon that can drink the river's water and save the village. But the dragon is a fairy tale, and the people have decided to block the treacherous river themselves. With extraordinary perseverance, fighting against the elements, the village population builds protective fortifications around the island.
Who directed Floating Village?
Floating Village was directed by Trần Vũ, Huy Thành.
Who stars in Floating Village?
Floating Village stars Nguyet Minh, Buu Tu, Nga Tran, Trần Hạnh, Trà Giang, Thụy Vân.
How long is Floating Village?
Floating Village has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Floating Village?
Floating Village is a Drama film.
Where was Floating Village produced?
Floating Village was produced in Vietnam.