1. The Legend of the Mid-Autumn Festival
Next, we have the touching film "The Legend of the Mid-Autumn Festival". This is Vietnam's first 3D animated movie about the Mid-Autumn Festival. Through this film, children will experience the warmth of family love, especially a mother's love, and learn more about the legends surrounding the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The story follows a mother who sets out to find the sun in order to reduce its harsh light and beg it to save her loved ones. However, in her attempt to save humanity, this brave mother sacrifices herself and becomes the moon that shines through the night, protecting everyone. Through this story, children will understand the invaluable sacrifices of mothers and the origins of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Details:
Release date: 09/08/2018
Country: Vietnam
Genre: Animation, Children
Duration: 5 minutes 56 seconds

2. The Mid-Autumn Mooncake
The Mid-Autumn Mooncake is a beloved film enjoyed by many families during reunions. The movie conveys meaningful messages suitable for all ages, focusing on family love, human values, and respect for parents, especially for children. It provides a relaxing time for the whole family during this full moon celebration.
The story follows a poor rabbit family with a young bunny who is wrongly accused of being a thief after finding a mooncake that his friend dropped. After hearing his son's side of the story, the father rabbit decides to take on another job to earn money to buy mooncakes and lanterns for his son. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, despite their hardships, the family enjoys a warm and joyful reunion together to celebrate the festival.
Details:
Release Date: 09/09/2022
Country: Vietnam
Genre: Animation, Children
Duration: 16 minutes 55 seconds

3. The Mid-Autumn Night, The Selfish Lantern
The Mid-Autumn Night, The Selfish Lantern is an engaging and meaningful animated film for children, set on the most beautiful full moon night of the year. While the children are enjoying the festival, the moon must stay on duty, illuminating the night sky and cannot join in the fun with its friends. As a gesture of gratitude, the children thank the moon for its presence, making the Mid-Autumn Festival even more special, and invite it to join their lantern procession.
The storyline of The Mid-Autumn Night, The Selfish Lantern features the Moon Goddess, Chang'e, who organizes a competition to find the most beautiful lantern on Mid-Autumn Night, with a special prize for the winner. However, in a bid to win the prize, a character named Dôm decides to steal stars from the sky to make his lantern shine the brightest. Will Dôm prove worthy of this special gift? Join in to find out during this beautiful full moon festival!
Details:
Release Date: 23/09/2020
Country: Vietnam
Genre: Animation, Children
Duration: 6 minutes 10 seconds

4. The Legend of Chang'e
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for families to reunite, relax, and enjoy the festive mood. Animated films that are both meaningful and entertaining are perfect for parents and children to enjoy together. The Legend of Chang'e is a much-loved film by children and is perfect for families to watch on Mid-Autumn Night.
This animated film depicts the passionate love between Hou Yi and Chang'e. Their separation forced them to part ways, leaving Chang'e to fly to the moon, where she waits for her husband every day. As for Hou Yi, he misses his beloved wife so much that on the night of the full moon, he prepares a feast with all her favorite foods, hoping she can see it from the sky above.
Details:
Release Date: 2019
Country: Vietnam
Genre: Animation, Children
Duration: 7 minutes 02 seconds

5. Save the Moon
Next on the list is the animated film titled Save the Moon. This captivating 3D animated film, released in September 2019, was created as a gift for children during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The film weaves in themes of friendship, creating a warm and heartwarming atmosphere throughout.
On the night of the full moon, the animals in the forest gather to make lanterns and prepare fruit trays to celebrate the Moon Festival with the moon itself. However, as the night falls and the moon has yet to rise, they realize that the Moon has gotten stuck in the trees. The animals work together to rescue the Moon, then continue their lantern procession and feast joyfully.
Details:
Release Date: 14/09/2019
Country: Vietnam
Genre: Animation, Children
Duration: 4 minutes 5 seconds

