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Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village (1982): Cast

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Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village is a 1982 film directed by Phạm Văn Khoa, starring Kim Lân as Lão Hạc, Hữu Mười and Bùi Cường. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Phạm Văn Khoa
Original language
Vietnamese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village About?

The premise of Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village without spoilers.

Thứ, a humble teacher in a destitute Vietnamese village under French occupation, witnesses the relentless suffering, poverty and daily tragedies that grip his community. The film weaves three of Nam Cao’s classic works—the short stories “Chi Pheo” and “Old Hạc” (Lão Hạc) and the novel “Corroded Life” (Sống mòn)—to portray colonial rural hardship.

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Cast & crew

Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village Cast & Characters

Kim Lân leads the cast as Lão Hạc, with Hữu Mười as Teacher Thứ and Bùi Cường as Chí Phèo. Directed by Phạm Văn Khoa; 4 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Phạm Văn Khoa: Mrs. Dau.

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Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village?

Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village released?

Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village was released on April 1, 1982.

Who directed Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village?

Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village was directed by Phạm Văn Khoa.

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Who is in the cast of Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village?

Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village stars Kim Lân as Lão Hạc, Hữu Mười as Teacher Thứ and Bùi Cường as Chí Phèo, among 4 credited actors.

Does Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village have a post-credit scene?

No. Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village in?

The original language of Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village is Vietnamese.

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