A compassionate zookeeper who bonds with Thuy and an elephant. He harbors unresolved feelings for his former fiancée, Phuong, but finds purpose in caring for Thuy. After meeting Lan, he recognizes their mutual loneliness and offers to become Thuy's guardian. His selfless actions and emotional growth culminate in a joyful reunion, making him a core protagonist.
Kim is the central figure whose family history frames the story. As a boy, he takes his family's two buffaloes in search of forage, later joins Det, and returns to his dying father in U Minh. After learning the truth about his ancestry, he survives Det's death and adopts Det's son, Thieu.
Lê Thế Lữ has 3 screen credits in a career dating back to 2004. Signature works include Owl and the Sparrow, Buffalo Boy, The Girl from the Mountain Village. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
