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The Scent of Green Papaya(1993)
Status: Released
Date: 1993-06-08
70%
214 Votes
Time: 1h 44m
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.
Languages: Vietnamese.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Les Productions Lazennec
Movie: The Scent of Green Papaya
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tran Nu Yen Khe
Mui
Man San Lu
Young Mui
Ánh Hoa
Old Woman
Vantha Talisman
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