The scent of green papaya
A film by Tran Anh Hung
Released on jan 28 1994
About
Presentation
A film by Tran Anh Hung
With Tran Nu Yên-Khê, Lun Man San, Thi Loc Truong
Produced by Christophe Rossignon for Productions Lazennec
Festival de Cannes : Golden Camera
César Awards : Best First Film
Nominated for Best Foreign Film at the Oscars
Storyline
THE SCENT OF GREEN PAPAYA relates the life of Mui, a simple peasant girl, who comes to work for a wealthy family in 1951 Saigon as a servant. Ten years later, Mui has changed into a sophisticated young woman who is beautiful, obedient and self-sacrificing.
US Distributor (theatrical)
First Look Pictures
