The story takes place in 1940s Vietnam, where water is abundant, yet also brings decay. Fifteen-year-old Kim's family relies on their two buffalo for rice farming, but during the rainy season, the animals starve. Kim volunteers to take them inland to find food, embarking on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he witnesses the mistreatment of women, men fighting, and French taxation of the poor. He works for Lap, a buffalo herder with a connection to Kim's parents, and forms friendships that shape his future.
Buffalo Boy
In 1940s Vietnam, under French rule, water's dual nature brings both life and decay to the southern coast.
