Song of the South Movie (Ðat Rung Phuong Nam) is based on the same name novel written by Author Doan Gioi. It's a serial journey of a lost boy, named An, who experiences various adventures as well as tragedies on his way to looking for his father. The journey is highlighted by different characters that An meets who come in many shapes and forms such as the undercover Teacher Bay, the thief Ut Luc Lam, the hero Vo Tong, the Sino Master Tieu, the storyteller Uncle Ba Phi, the snake catcher kid Co, and the stage performance girl Xinh etc. Patching An's stories together, General Durie finally finds out An is the only son of his most wanted rebellion figure and with his mistress's help, Tu Mam, he set An up as a great bait to turn his father in and potentially the village's blood bath on Mid-Autumn festival.