The Scent of Green Papaya

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M L @RT87435539 Aug 31, 2026 Only saw it once 30 years ago, and I still can’t get it out of my mind!! See more Mo S. @9mr_0 Dec 17, 2025 جميل جدا شاعري اكثر من هو درامي موسيقى لطيفه قصه جميله تصوير واخراج رائع See more Kiomars M @RT36779308 Oct 2, 2023 فیلم احساسات لطیف را در من برانگیخته کرد و عمق به زیبایی و سادگی زندگی در عین سخت بودنش فرو برد تمام احساسات در این فیلم به طرز عجیبی به لطافت خاصی رسیده بود See more JJJJJJ J @RT10868636 May 29, 2023 This film is carried by its beauty. Both visually and auditorily amazing. The plot of this film however leaves something to be desired. I am not someone with a great sense of Vietnamese culture or film so maybe this lends its hand to my enjoyment, but I like just seeing and viewing everything going on. For me the plot was not that important. I would not recommend this film unless you are a big fan of Southeast Asian culture and want to experience more. See more Kevin L @Lakeman Sep 22, 2021 This is a lovely film. On initial viewing, there may seem to be little to Green Papaya's story overall for much of the movie's length, but look closer. First of all, as is often the case, this is another in a line of visually gorgeous Southeast Asian films. The colors and naturalism of the look of the movie stands out from start to finish. As Fellini did in movies like Amarcord, as Wes Anderson does in many of his films, the striking vibrancy and physical appearance keep the viewer more easily locked into the quiet goings on in this family's life. Lu Mu San is precious in the best sense of the word, giving Mui dignity and earnestness while retaining the wonder of a child. Nguyen Anh Hoa is also quite good as Ti, the 'vieille' servant woman who teaches Mui what she needs to do for the family she comes to work for and love. I will say I found some of the acting rather wooden and forced, and the pacing was a bit too slow on occasion. But the screenwriting and direction of Tran Anh Hung is solid, to go along with the visual allure. And to think, the whole movie was made on a soundstage in France. Bonkers. 3.7 stars See more Jun 6, 2020 Beautiful, exceptional. See more Read all reviews

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