The Scent of Green Papaya

(1993)
Movie
Movie Information
Runtime:
104 minutes
IMDb Rating:
7.3/10 (11,058 votes)
Genres:
Drama Romance Music
Countries:
France, Vietnam
Spoken Languages:
vie
Plot

A Vietnamese servant girl, Mui, observes lives within two different Saigon families: the first, a woman textile seller with three boys and a frequently absent husband; the second, a handsome young pianist with his fiancée.

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External IDs
IMDb ID:
tt0107617
Product Information
Product ID:
17673
Type:
Movie
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Oct 11, 2025 21:20
Updated:
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Release Dates
France
May 16, 1993
Cannes Film Festival
France
Jun 08, 1993
Canada
Sep 01, 1993
Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
Alternative Titles
El aroma de la papaya verde
Argentina
The Scent of Green Papaya
Australia
Аромат на зелена папая
Bulgaria, bul