The Scent of Green Papaya

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.

Director

Trần Anh Hùng

Written by

Trần Anh Hùng

Music

Tôn-Thât Tiêt

Studio

Les Productions Lazennec

Released

8 June 1993

Genres

Drama, Romance