When Grandmother Is Away

Set in Vietnam during a period of economic hardship, this drama focuses on a young boy named Minh. While his parents are preoccupied with the struggles of daily survival, Minh shares his strongest emotional bond with his grandmother. This close relationship defines his early life until an unexpected change occurs.

Released in 1985, the film was directed by Anh Thái, following his 1984 work The Usual Lesson. The screenplay was written by Vũ Lê Mai and produced by Xưởng Phim Thiếu Nhi. The cast features Lê Tuấn Long in the lead role as Minh, with Năm Hương appearing as Grandmother Hảo. Other roles include Hoàng Long as the father, Thanh Hiền as the mother, Lê Vi as a teacher, and Đinh Văn Thắng as Lộc. The movie has a total runtime of 63 minutes.