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Dandelion (2014): Cast & Plot

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Dandelion is a 2014 romantic drama directed by Quang Huy, starring Quang Thắng as Đình Phong’s Dad, Sơn Tùng M-TP and Khánh Huyền. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes.

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Dandelion (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Director
Quang Huy
Genres
Drama , Romance , Comedy
Original language
Vietnamese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dandelion About?

The premise of Dandelion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The film follows Đình Phong and his circle of friends, including Ngo Kien Ha, Pham Quynh Bang, and Sky, a humorous Korean girl, as they navigate life alongside their manager, Lam, a man driven by ambition. The screenplay draws inspiration from "Bắt đầu từ một kết thúc," an autobiography recounting the experiences of the late singer Wanbi Tuấn Anh, offering a glimpse into his life and the challenges he faced.

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Cast & crew

Dandelion Cast & Characters

Quang Thắng leads the cast as Đình Phong’s Dad, with Sơn Tùng M-TP as Đình Phong and Khánh Huyền as Đình Phong’s Mom. Directed by Quang Huy; 14 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Dandelion Plot Summary

What happens in Dandelion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In this heartfelt Vietnamese drama, Dinh Phong is a bright-eyed musician who rallies a close circle around him: Ngo Kien Ha and Pham Quynh Bang share a fearless motto, “Chả sợ gì, chỉ sợ già,” while the enchanting Sky brings a touch of cosmopolitan energy, and a practical manager Lam keeps the group focused on money and success.

Full summary

The whole story of Dandelion, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dandelion?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Dandelion Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Smile” and “Chàng Trai Năm Ấy”.

Also known as
  • Smile
  • Chàng Trai Năm Ấy
  • 那年男子
  • 민들레

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FAQ

Dandelion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dandelion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dandelion?

Dandelion runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was Dandelion released?

Dandelion was released on December 31, 2014.

Who directed Dandelion?

Dandelion was directed by Quang Huy.

More films by Quang Huy

Who is in the cast of Dandelion?

Dandelion stars Quang Thắng as Đình Phong’s Dad, Sơn Tùng M-TP as Đình Phong and Khánh Huyền as Đình Phong’s Mom, among 14 credited actors.

Does Dandelion have a post-credit scene?

No. Dandelion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dandelion in?

The original language of Dandelion is Vietnamese.

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