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The Scent of Green Papaya
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.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about The Scent of Green Papaya
Cast
Trần Nữ Yên KhêMui
Man San LuYoung Mui
Ánh HoaOld Woman
Vantha TalismanThuCredits
- Directed by
- Trần Anh Hùng
- Written by
- Trần Anh Hùng
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Vietnamese
- Original title
- Mùi đu đủ xanh
Production
- Les Productions LazennecFrance
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