Wild Field
Seen it?1979 | 95 min | War, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Casualties of War or Platoon, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
In Dong Thap Muoi during the days of the Vietnam War, Ba Do, Sau Xoa and their little child live in a small shack in the middle of an abandoned wetland zone. They are entrusted with the mission of maintaining Viet Minh's lines of communication in the area. Daily life goes on as the small family looks out for death from above.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nguyễn Hồng Sến
- Lâm TớiBa Đô
- Robert HảiMajor Mitscher
- Thúy AnSáu Xoa
- Nguyễn Hồng ThuậnVũ (Ba Đô and Sáu Xoa's child)
- Xuân ĐếSublieutenant Jean
- Đào Thanh ThủyThe Communication Girl
- Nguyễn Hồng SếnStation Zone's Leader (credited as Hồng Chi)