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The Scent of Green Papaya

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1993 · 104 min · Drama

In 1950s Saigon, a gentle young servant girl comes of age in the household of a troubled merchant family, absorbing the quiet rhythms of domestic life before finding tender love in the home of a young pianist. Trần Anh Hùng's ravishing, sensuous drama.

Why it’s here

A Vietnamese-language Tran Anh Hung landmark centered on Vietnamese domestic life and memory.

Runtime
104 min
Genre
Drama · Romance
Mood
romantic · thoughtful · dark
Entry
easy entry
Best for
first visit
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Part of 10 Essential Vietnamese Films

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