The Scent of Green Papaya

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.

Cast

Trần Nữ Yên Khê

Played Mui
Man San Lu

Played Young Mui
Thi Loc Truong

Played Mother
Nguyen Anh Hoa

Played Old Woman
Hoa Hoi Vuong

Played Khuyen
Ngoc Trung Tran

Played Father
Vantha Talisman

Played Thu
Keo Souvannavong

Played Trung
Van Oanh Nguyen

Played Mr. Thuan
Gerard Neth

Played Tin
Nhat Do

Played Lam
Thi Hai Vo

Played Grandmother
Thi Thanh Tra Nguyen

Played Mai
Lam Huy Bui

Played Doctor
Xuan Thu Nguyen

Played Antique Dealer
Xuan Loi Phan

Played Musician
Xuan Dung Phan

Played Musician
Van Chung Le

Played Musician
Tho Phuong

Played Hairdresser
Long Chau

Played Client
Thi Van Khanh Truong

Played Client
Hông Hanh Luguern

Played Client
Ba Hang Phan

Played Water Delivery Man

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