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The Scent of Green Papaya (1993)

Movie ★ 7.0 104 min

Drama Romance

1950s Saigon through the eyes of Mui, a Vietnamese servant girl. At 10 years-old, Mui leaves her village to work for an affluent, troubled family. As she comes of age, Mui finds work in the household of a pianist she has admired since childhood, and finds their relationship growing in complexity.

Trần Anh Hùng Writer Trần Anh Hùng Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 8, 1993
Runtime
104 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0107617
Country
Language
Studio
Les Productions Lazennec

Themes

Cast

Trần Nữ Yên Khê Trần Nữ Yên Khê Mui Man San Lu Man San Lu Young Mui Thi Loc Truong Mother Ánh Hoa Ánh Hoa Old Woman Hoa Hoi Vuong Khuyen Ngoc Trung Tran Father Vantha Talisman Vantha Talisman Thu Keo Souvannavong Trung Van Oanh Nguyen Mr. Thuan Gerard Neth Tin Nhat Do Lam Thi Hai Vo Grandmother Thi Thanh Tra Nguyen Mai Lam Huy Bui Doctor Xuan Thu Nguyen Antique Dealer Xuan Loi Phan Musician Xuan Dung Phan Musician Van Chung Le Musician

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Scent of Green Papaya about?
1950s Saigon through the eyes of Mui, a Vietnamese servant girl. At 10 years-old, Mui leaves her village to work for an affluent, troubled family. As she comes of age, Mui finds work in the household of a pianist she has admired since childhood, and finds their relationship growing in complexity.
Who directed The Scent of Green Papaya?
The Scent of Green Papaya was directed by Trần Anh Hùng.
Who stars in The Scent of Green Papaya?
The Scent of Green Papaya stars Trần Nữ Yên Khê, Man San Lu, Thi Loc Truong, Ánh Hoa.
When was The Scent of Green Papaya released?
The Scent of Green Papaya is a 1993 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Scent of Green Papaya?
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