Thi Mai
After a devastating family revelation, three inexperienced Spanish travelers head to Vietnam and find comic adventure, cultural confusion, and unexpected consolation while searching for a child.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- witty
- uplifting
- lazy sunday
- feel good movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Carmen, Elvira, and Rosa have never left Spain and repeatedly encounter humorous cultural differences while searching for Thi Mai.
Carmen begins the journey after learning of Maria's death and discovering her daughter's adoption plans.
The Spanish travelers rely on Vietnamese guide Dan while navigating Vietnam and the adoption search.
The search for the Vietnamese girl Thi Mai motivates the trip and connects the characters' episodic experiences.
Films like Thi Mai, and why
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
warm fish out of water comedy driven by culture shock, friendship, and an overseas journey
A Walk in the Woods
ensemble travel comedy combining grief, cross-cultural encounters, and affectionate character humor
Off Course
Spanish-language comedy centered on friendship, emotional upheaval, and chaotic travel experiences
Movie Details
- Director
- Patricia Ferreira
- Release Date
- 2018-01-12
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (172)
Cast
- Carmen Machi
- Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
- Adriana Ozores
- Dani Rovira
- Pedro Casablanc
- Eric Nguyen
- José Troncoso
- Cecilia Solaguren
- Pedro Miguel Martínez
- Antonio Gil
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Thi Mai about?
- After a devastating family revelation, three inexperienced Spanish travelers head to Vietnam and find comic adventure, cultural confusion, and unexpected consolation while searching for a child.
- What is Thi Mai like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Thi Mai as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Thi Mai violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Thi Mai.
- Which films are like Thi Mai?
- Films with a similar feel include The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, A Walk in the Woods, and Off Course.
- How long is Thi Mai?
- Thi Mai runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch Thi Mai?
- In United States, Thi Mai streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
