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| The film poster for ‘Little Scholar Quỳnh: The Legend of the Golden Buffalo’. Photos courtesy of the producers |
HÀ NỘI Homegrown animated adventure film Trạng Quỳnh nhí: Truyền thuyết Kim Ngưu (Little Scholar Quỳnh: The Legend of the Golden Buffalo) is set to premiere nationwide on June 20, offering a refreshing and culturally tuned experience for family audiences across Việt Nam.
The film tells the story of young Quỳnh, whose father is wrongfully accused of stealing a sacred treasure from the royal court. Escaping capture with help from his loyal friends and a mysterious buffalo, Quỳnh embarks on a thrilling quest to clear his family’s name. Along the way, the group confronts dark forces bent on harnessing the power of the mythical Nine-Tailed Fox to plunge the world into chaos.
What truly sets this release apart is its dual voiceover format. Each regionally tailored version features actors speaking in either a northern or southern accent, allowing audiences to enjoy the film in the dialect most familiar to them. According to the producers, this approach aims to honour regional identities and enhance emotional connection.
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| The character Quỳnh Nhố is voiced by Bảo Tín in the southern version. |
In the northern voiceover, the spirited Quỳnh is brought to life by actor Tuấn Khanh, while the southern version features Bảo Tín in the lead role.
Supporting characters also feature two separate casts of experienced voice talents, many of whom come from strong theatrical backgrounds. The role of Còi Nhí is voiced by Thế Kiệt (North) and Thiện Nhân (South); Muối is portrayed by Nhật Anh (North) and Candy Ngọc Hà (South); and the mystical Nine-Tailed Fox is played by artists Đới Anh Quân (North) and Gia Huy (South).
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| Tuấn Khanh voices the character Quỳnh Nhố in the northern version. |
This move is considered unprecedented in Việt Nam’s film industry, where animated features are typically released with a single voiceover version. The decision reflects a growing awareness of regional language preferences, especially following recent debates over voiceover quality in local productions.
Some high-profile films have drawn backlash for casting celebrity guests with limited voice acting skills. In contrast, the Little Scholar Quỳnh team opted to work exclusively with professional voice actors and experienced stage performers.
“Animation is about more than just visuals — it’s about performance. We believe Vietnamese children deserve top-tier storytelling with voices that do justice to the characters,” said a member of the production team.
Little Scholar Quỳnh: The Legend of the Golden Buffalo is more than just family entertainment — it’s a milestone for Việt Nam’s animation industry.
Launching this summer alongside major international releases, the film stands as a vibrant testament to the creative ambition of local studios, and a love letter to Vietnamese folklore and linguistic diversity. VNS
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