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On DVD for the first time; Tran Anh Hung's beautiful and intoxicating film begins in Saigon in 1951. Ten year old Mui takes up her position as servant to a wealthy though troubled family. She performs her duties with great diligence, while carefully observing and taking great pleasure from the smallest details of life around her. Ten years later her life changes when she is sent to work for a family friend who had always held a fascination for her.
'The Scent of Green Papaya' is filled with stunning images and subtle observations and has won the hearts of critics and audiences alike.
Average rating (1 review)
Interesting watch!
PrideOfManchester | 08/07/2007 | See all PrideOfManchester's reviews (38) »
This was the first time I watched a Vietnamese film. I wouldn't be let down either. I have since watched another of Anh Hung Tran films, Cyclo, which is a lot darker and sometimes heavy going. The Scent of Green Papaya is easy to watch and nothing like Cyclo. It's more like a Chinese film, quite light. I prefer the chinese films I have in my collection for some reason though. This film was lacking something, maybe the ending dragged a little, I'm not quite sure. Saying all that, I thoroughly enjoyed the film and if you like your Asian films, this is one you should see.
Tran Nu Yen-Khe, Man San Lu, Thi Loc Truong, Anh Hoa Nguyen & Hoa Hoi Vuong | |
Universal Suitable for All | |
1993 | |
Widescreen 1.66:1 | |
Vietnamese | |
English | |
100 minutes (approx) | |
Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players. |
