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The Scent of Green Papaya (1993)

The Scent of Green Papaya (1993)

Drama Romance
Release Date: 1993, June 8
Directors: Trần Anh Hùng
Countries: France
Production: Les Productions Lazennec
Cast: Trần Nữ Yên Khê, Vantha Talisman, Ánh Hoa, Man San Lu, Thi Loc Truong, Hoa Hoi Vuong, Ngoc Trung Tran, Keo Souvannavong, Van Oanh Nguyen, Gerard Neth, Nhat Do, Thi Hai Vo

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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