The Scent of Green Papaya
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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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A quiet, contemplative journey through a young girl's formative years in post-colonial Vietnam. Its gentle pace and lush visuals evoke a sense of wistful longing and the subtle beauty found in everyday life.
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adulteryvietnambuddhismmusicianpeasantloveanimal abuseho chi minh
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