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Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time (2002): Cast

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Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Việt Linh, starring Dũng Nhi as Nguyễn, Đơn Dương and Minh Trang. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Việt Linh
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Vietnamese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time About?

The premise of Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time without spoilers.

Set in early 20th‑century Vietnam, a proud nobleman rejects all Western influence after his beautiful fiancée is killed in a car accident, and he compels the impoverished villagers to smash their few modern belongings. The story is loosely adapted from Nguyễn Tuân’s novel “Chùa Đàn.”

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Cast & crew

Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time Cast & Characters

Dũng Nhi leads the cast as Nguyễn, with Đơn Dương as Tam and Minh Trang as Cam. Directed by Việt Linh; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Việt Linh

More films directed by Việt Linh: The Building, Travelling Circus and The Birds Sang in a Tranquil Place.

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Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Mê Thao: There Was a Time When” and “Mê Thao - Il fut un temps”.

Also known as
  • Mê Thao: There Was a Time When
  • Mê Thao - Il fut un temps
  • A Glorious Time in Me Thao Hamlet
  • Mê Thao : Il fut un temps

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Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time?

Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time released?

Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time was released on April 1, 2002.

Who directed Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time?

Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time was directed by Việt Linh.

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Who is in the cast of Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time?

Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time stars Dũng Nhi as Nguyễn, Đơn Dương as Tam and Minh Trang as Cam, among 5 credited actors.

Does Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time have a post-credit scene?

No. Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time in?

The original language of Me Thao: Once Upon a Glorious Time is Vietnamese.

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