Movie

The Scent of Green Papaya

★ 7.0(215)19931h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Trần Anh Hùng
Release date: 1993-06-08
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: Vietnamese
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Productions Lazennec

The Scent of Green Papaya — trailer

About The Scent of Green Papaya

The Scent of Green Papaya is a 1993 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Trần Anh Hùng, starring Trần Nữ Yên Khê, Man San Lu and Thi Loc Truong. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 215 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Scent of Green Papaya in Saudi Arabia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Trần Nữ Yên Khê

Mui

Man San Lu

Young Mui

Thi Loc Truong

Mother

Ánh Hoa

Old Woman

Hoa Hoi Vuong

Khuyen

Ngoc Trung Tran

Father

Vantha Talisman

Thu

Keo Souvannavong

Trung

Van Oanh Nguyen

Mr. Thuan

Gerard Neth

Tin

Nhat Do

Lam

Thi Hai Vo

Grandmother

Themes & keywords

adulteryvietnambuddhismmusicianpeasantloveanimal abuseho chi minh

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Scent of Green Papaya in Saudi Arabia?+

The Scent of Green Papaya is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Saudi Arabia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Scent of Green Papaya on Netflix?+

The Scent of Green Papaya is not on Netflix in Saudi Arabia right now.

How long is The Scent of Green Papaya?+

The Scent of Green Papaya has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

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 and Hoa Hoi Vuong.

When did The Scent of Green Papaya come out?+

The Scent of Green Papaya is a 1993 movie directed by Trần Anh Hùng.

What genre is The Scent of Green Papaya?+

The Scent of Green Papaya is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Scent of Green Papaya?+

The Scent of Green Papaya was directed by Trần Anh Hùng.