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The Child of Troll
트롤의 아이
Official English Title
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SOURCE
novel
SETTING
Fictional
BOOK
adaptation
Based on Selma Lagerlöf, The Changeling
Korean Premiere
2021
Korean Premiere Theatre
Seongnam Arts Center Ensemble Theater
Further Korean run reference:
NamuWiki title search — https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CQx-Ksm_oIw
The Musical search cue — “트롤의 아이”
Summary
A human family receives a troll child in place of their own baby, forcing them to confront prejudice, parental love, and the meaning of family beyond appearance.
Origin & Development
2021, writer Kim Bami, composer Kim Haesung, director Son Jieun, produced by SangsangMaru, premiered at Seongnam Arts Center Ensemble Theater. Developed from Lagerlöf’s source text into a 70-minute children’s musical using live music and fairytale staging.
Partial Synopsis
A troll couple living deep in the forest discovers a lost human baby and decides to raise her in secret. As the child grows, the family faces hostility from the troll community and must confront fear, prejudice, and belonging. The musical follows their journey from mistrust to acceptance, emphasizing empathy, family beyond blood, and the value of life. The tone blends gentle humor, fairy-tale fantasy, and emotional sincerity for young audiences.
Đứa con của Yêu tinh
2023
2023-08-04
to
2023-08-05
Country:
Vietnam
City:
Hanoi
Production Type:
Licensed
Language:
Vietnamese
Venue:
Vietnam Youth Theatre
A co-production with the Youth Theatre of Vietnam (Nhà hát Tuổi trẻ) marking the 30th anniversary of Vietnam–Korea diplomatic relations, supported by both countries' Ministries of Culture. The Korean creative team worked with a full Vietnamese cast to adapt the work for local audiences, alongside educational events and outreach programs.
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