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"Going to the battlefield without regretting the prime of life"
In 1971
10,000 Hanoi students enlisted in the army and marched to the Binh-Tri-Thien front.
A film by DeeDee Animation Studio
"Going to the battlefield without regretting the prime of life"
In 1971
10,000 Hanoi students enlisted in the army and marched to the Binh-Tri-Thien front.
"But Home Again is not just about the war…"
"I’m making this film for my grandfather and the dwindling generation of veterans, before time runs out for them to pass down their war stories."
Scriptwriter
Linh Hoang
“Set against the backdrop of the war, I would like to deep dive into the inner thoughts of a young man heading to the battlefield with a haunting thought still weighing on his mind.”
Director
Kiet Doan
Teaser
Home Again to unfulfilled dreams
Filmmaking techniques
Animation
The film is entirely hand-drawn, a deliberate choice to let our team of animators fully express their artistry especially in dynamic, expressive action scenes. The character designs are intentionally simple yet rooted in Vietnamese identity, allowing personality and culture to shine through movements and expressions.
We dedicated an entire year to hand-drawing the whole 8 minutes
One of the scenes was in the making for nearly 6 month
One of the scenes was in the making for nearly 6 month
We dedicated an entire year to hand-drawing the whole 8 minutes
The film is entirely hand-drawn, a deliberate choice to let our team of animators fully express their artistry especially in dynamic, expressive action scenes. The character designs are intentionally simple yet rooted in Vietnamese identity, allowing personality and culture to shine through movements and expressions.
Animation
Background
The backgrounds are rendered in a realistic style, deeply inspired by the textures of post-war Vietnam: the yellow-stained walls of old houses, narrow alleyways lined with memories, the distant calls of street vendors, the morning routines of elders in the park. These are not just backdrops- they are emotional landscapes.
Choosing a challenging artistic route, the film features gouache-inspired backgrounds that require a profound understanding of color and a wealth of traditional handcrafting techniques
The artists went on many field trips to capture the most realistic and relatable details for every single frame
The artists went on many field trips to capture the most realistic and relatable details for every single frame
The movie’s background was painted on just one layer, allowing colors and visuals to blend into each other
The backgrounds are rendered in a realistic style, deeply inspired by the textures of post-war Vietnam: the yellow-stained walls of old houses, narrow alleyways lined with memories, the distant calls of street vendors, the morning routines of elders in the park. These are not just backdrops- they are emotional landscapes.
Background
2025
Silver Lotus Award
24th Vietnam Film Festival
2025
Silver Kite Awards
Kite Awards
Achievements
The film was honored at several domestic & international film festivals
2025
Best Animator
24th Vietnam Film Festival
2026
The Animated Thrills and Chills
Annecy Festival
2025
Best Director
24th Vietnam Film Festival
The team
DeeDee Animation Studio
With a proven track record of delivering high-quality animation across acclaimed feature films and projects featuring globally recognized brands and characters of Marvel, DC Comics, and Disney, DeeDee Animation Studio has established itself as one of Vietnam’s leading 2D animation studios. Beyond fostering long-term partnerships with international clients and producing animated advertising campaigns for major domestic brands, DeeDee has also built a distinctive creative identity through original IP-driven projects. These works have earned prestigious accolades, including the Vietnam Film Festival and the Golden Kite Awards, while also receiving recognition and awards at international film festivals.
At this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival, DeeDee Animation Studio is proud not only to participate in the Vietnam Pavilion but also to see its animated short film Home Again selected for The Animated Thrills and Chills program. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the studio’s journey to bring Vietnamese animation closer to global audiences and further showcase the creative potential of Vietnam’s animation industry on the international stage.
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