Mui du du xanh (1993) - The Scent of Green Papaya

Directed by Anh Hung Tran

Starring Tran Nu Yn-Kh, Man San Lu

Beautiful simplistic film charting the story of Mui from a 10 year old servant girl to a 20 year old, in love. 

The atmosphere carries the film which is made up of tiny moments, fragments in time between the innocence of youth and the budding beauty who is still in many ways naive of the world. Stunning cinematography, atmospheric sound and composed acting make this a joy to watch, the pace is languid, sensual even. 

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Full review from Howard Schumann

If action is your thing then forget it but if you like a film to carry you away and swamp you in it's beauty then this is an excellent choice. 

Asian angle - Although you are immersed enough to believe you are in Saigon, the film was made entirely in France just outside of Paris due to the difficulty of filming in Vietnam.

Asian angle - The way Mui cleans the floors is reminiscent of Miyazaki's films like Spirited Away, in most European films this sort of work would be done on hands and knees.

Highly recommended viewing and good for the soul.

Cheers Trev.

BBFC rating U suitable for anyone.