Buffalo Boy is part of The Global Lens Collection

In this powerful coming-of-age story set in rural 1940s Vietnam, a young man takes up with a rough band of nomadic buffalo herders and discovers freedom, violence and love - but also secrets about his past that will change his life forever.

WINNER! Youth Jury Award- Locarno Film Festival
WINNER! Golden Unicorn, Best Feature Film- Amiens International Film Festival
WINNER! Silver Hugo, Best New Director- Chicago International Film Festival

What the Critics are Saying

"! This beautiful film offers a rare, poetic glimpse of life in rural Vietnam." - TV Guide

"Luscious, hypnotic rhythm." - Boston Phoenix

"Shot to perfection!" - City Pages (Minneapolis)

"Deceptively simple...beautifully shot...filled with wonder!" - The New York Times