The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone (1979): Cast & Plot
The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone is a 1979 war drama starring Lâm Tới as Ba Đô, Thúy An and Nguyễn Hồng Sến. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Original language
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Vietnamese - Studio
- Giai Phong Film Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone About?
The premise of The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the swamps of Dong Thap Muoi during the Vietnam War, Ba Do, Sau Xoa and their infant live in a modest shack amid an abandoned wetland. Charged with keeping the Viet Minh’s communication lines open, they endure daily threats, ever vigilant for mortar fire and danger dropping from the sky.
The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- driving
- wife
- young
- man
The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone Cast & Characters
Lâm Tới leads the cast as Ba Đô, with Thúy An as Sáu Xoa and Nguyễn Hồng Sến as Station Zone's Leader (credited as Hồng Chi).
- Lâm Tới as Ba Đô
- Thúy An as Sáu Xoa
- Nguyễn Hồng Sến as Station Zone's Leader (credited as Hồng Chi)
- Đào Thanh Thủy as The Communication Girl
Also Starring in The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone
· 3 more- Robert Hải Major Mitscher
- Xuân Đế Sublieutenant Jean
- Nguyễn Hồng Thuận Vũ (Ba Đô and Sáu Xoa's child)
The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone Plot Summary
What happens in The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the flooded landscapes of Dong Thap Muoi during the Vietnam War, the film unfolds entirely within the perimeter of a vast water-logged field. The setting feels intimate and constraining, with a small shack tucked among reeds and open water, where life unfolds at a quiet, stubborn pace under the constant shadow of war.
The film follows Ba Đô, his wife Sáu Xoa, and their young child Vũ as they live and work. They are tasked by the revolution with maintaining communication lines for the armed forces, a duty that binds their daily routine to the rhythms of conflict. Their life is shown in patient detail: planting rice, caring for their child, catching snakes, and fishing, activities that reveal resilience, tenderness, and a quiet dignity amid danger.
Full summary
The whole story of The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone, scene by scene
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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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During which war is the film set?
The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “The Wild Field” and “Wildes Feld”.
- Also known as
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- The Wild Field
- Wildes Feld
- Terre dévastée
- Cánh Đồng Hoang
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The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone?
The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone released?
The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone was released on April 30, 1979.
Who is in the cast of The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone?
The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone stars Lâm Tới as Ba Đô, Thúy An as Sáu Xoa and Nguyễn Hồng Sến as Station Zone's Leader (credited as Hồng Chi), among 7 credited actors.
Does The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone have a post-credit scene?
No. The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone in?
The original language of The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone is Vietnamese.
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