Based on the true story of Nong Van Den, better known as Kim Dong, the film follows a courageous young Nung boy growing up in Cao Bang during the struggle against French colonial rule in the early 1940s. Inspired by the revolutionary movement, Kim Dong becomes one of the first members and the leader of a children's resistance organization. Despite his young age, he undertakes dangerous missions as a messenger, secretly delivering information and guiding revolutionary fighters while evading enemy patrols. Armed with intelligence, determination, and extraordinary bravery, Kim Dong risks his life to protect his comrades and contribute to Vietnam's fight for independence.
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Cast
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Thanh Phuong Le
Dong Kim
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Hoàng Yến
Dong Kim's mother
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Ngoc Hoa Nguyen
Cuong Anh
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Van Thau Nguyen
Son Cao
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Bich Van
Thuy Thanh
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Phuc Kim
Tien Thuy
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Lam Nhu
Minh Thanh
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Van Trung Hoang
Hung
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Van Long
Thanh Duc
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Nông Ích Đạt Director · Pham Tu Vu Director Tô Hoài Writer
First release August 1, 1964 · Produced in Vietnam · Original title Kim Đồng
Production
Xuong Phim Hanoi
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Vietnam
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Original title
Kim Đồng
Original language
Vietnamese
Spoken on screen
Vietnamese
Release dates
Vietnam · August 1, 1964
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Russia
March 7, 1966 · Theatrical
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