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The Scent of Green Papaya
1993·1h 44m·★ 7.0
VI original
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.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A character-led choice where relationships, emotion, and personal stakes are a bigger part of the experience than spectacle.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a more personal, reflective story.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 44m
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Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the drama and romance cues to decide whether the tone fits.
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Who's in it
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