The Buffalo Boy (2005): Ratings
The Buffalo Boy is a 2005 drama directed by Minh Nguyen-Vo. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Minh Nguyen-Vo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Vietnamese - Studio
- Global Film Initiative
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Buffalo Boy About?
The premise of The Buffalo Boy without spoilers.
In 1940s southern Vietnam, torrential monsoon rains threaten the livelihood of a young boy named Kim. He sets out on a dangerous journey to rescue his family’s buffalo, facing the harsh realities of a nation struggling under French occupation. As he travels through the mist-shrouded coast and barren landscapes, Kim encounters a mysterious herder. He must decide if he can trust this stranger, as survival depends on forging alliances in a war-torn land.
The Buffalo Boy Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- buffalo
- burial
- corpse
- father son relationship
- fight
- water
- vietnam
- farmer
- teenager
- rain
- boat
- boy
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- struggle
- peasant
- misery
- mekong
- growing up
- reference to god
- cowboy
- bare chested boy
The Director of The Buffalo Boy
Directed by Minh Nguyen-Vo.
- Director Minh Nguyen-Vo
The Buffalo Boy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Buffalo Boy 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
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The Buffalo Boy FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Buffalo Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Buffalo Boy?
The Buffalo Boy runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Buffalo Boy released?
The Buffalo Boy was released on March 11, 2005.
Who directed The Buffalo Boy?
The Buffalo Boy was directed by Minh Nguyen-Vo.
How is The Buffalo Boy rated?
The Buffalo Boy has 6.9/10 on IMDb and 72 on Metacritic.
Does The Buffalo Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Buffalo Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Buffalo Boy in?
The original language of The Buffalo Boy is Vietnamese.
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