# The Scent of Green Papaya (1993)

> A visually sumptuous Vietnamese love story follows a servant girl's quiet coming of age through household ritual, class boundaries, and awakening desire.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11820

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Trần Anh Hùng
- Cast: Trần Nữ Yên Khê, Man San Lu, Thi Loc Truong, Ánh Hoa, Hoa Hoi Vuong, Ngoc Trung Tran, Vantha Talisman, Keo Souvannavong
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107617/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: lyrical, contemplative, intimate, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss unfolds in a Vietnamese household.

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