The Scent of Green Papaya (1994): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Scent of Green Papaya is a 1994 romantic drama directed by Tran Anh Hung, starring Tran Nu Yên-Khê, Vantha Talisman and Anh Hoa Nguyen. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Tran Anh Hung
- Original language
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Vietnamese - Studio
- MKL Distribution
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Scent of Green Papaya About?
The premise of The Scent of Green Papaya without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1950s Saigon, a young servant girl named Mui finds comfort in music while working for a wealthy family experiencing financial hardship. She develops feelings for Khuyen, a local pianist, and their connection deepens as they navigate changing fortunes and societal expectations. The story explores themes of loyalty, passion, and the challenges of personal identity against a backdrop of a changing Vietnam.
The Scent of Green Papaya Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- animal abuse
- insect cage
- polishing a shoe
- sadness
- talking in one's sleep
- toe
- saigon vietnam
- reading lesson
- gentle cinema
- fiance fiancee relationship
- sex scene
- marital infidelity
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- reference to a curfew
- sex
- fabric shop
- fascination with plants
- reference to an airplane
- french indochina war
- very little dialogue
- disappearance
- peasant girl
- servant girl
- extended family
- flower
- devotion
- ten years later
- self contained world
- absent husband
- year 1961
- disappearance of father
- directorial feature debut
- year 1951
- fascination with insects
- sense of smell
- vietnamese
- classical pianist
- girl
- servant
- pianist
- musician
- love
- death
- flatulence
- washing hands
- urination
- unfaithfulness
- umbrella
- tea
- surrogate daughter
- street market
The Scent of Green Papaya Cast
Tran Nu Yên-Khê leads the cast, with Vantha Talisman and Anh Hoa Nguyen. Directed by Tran Anh Hung; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Tran Anh Hung
Also Starring in The Scent of Green Papaya
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The Scent of Green Papaya Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Scent of Green Papaya 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
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TMDB 71% User score
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The Scent of Green Papaya Plot Summary
What happens in The Scent of Green Papaya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young girl named Mùi finds herself in the role of a servant for a family in pre-unification Saigon (1951), which, despite its former wealth, is now slipping into genteel poverty, largely due to the husband’s reckless spending and unfaithfulness. The family’s financial stability hinges on the wife’s modest fabric and textile shop. ” The family dynamics are strained: the eldest son prefers the company of friends, the bookish middle son finds amusement in tormenting insects, and the youngest son idolizes his father while displaying willful and disruptive behavior, often filled with resentment. In contrast, Mùi is a figure of peace and deep curiosity about the world around her.
Full summary
The whole story of The Scent of Green Papaya, scene by scene
The Scent of Green Papaya Box Office
The Scent of Green Papaya grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- US & Canada
- $1.7M
The Scent of Green Papaya Awards & Nominations
The Scent of Green Papaya was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1994 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
The Scent of Green Papaya Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Scent of Green Papaya.
How Well Do You Know The Scent of Green Papaya?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Scent of Green Papaya Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “O Cheiro do Papaia Verde” and “Duften av grønn papaya om morgenen”.
- Also known as
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- O Cheiro do Papaia Verde
- Duften av grønn papaya om morgenen
- To aroma tis prasinis papagias
- El aroma de la papaya verde
- Аромат на зелена папая
- Duften af den grønne papaja
- Mùi du du xanh
- Vihreän papaijan tuoksu
- L'Odeur de la papaye verte
- Der Duft der grünen Papaya
- A zöld papaya illata
- Il profumo della papaya verde
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- 青いパパイヤの香り
- Žaliųjų papajų aromatas
- De geur van de groene papaya
- Zapach zielonej papai
- O Cheiro a Papaya Verde
- O Odor da Papaia Verde
- Аромат зеленой папайи
- El olor de la papaya verde
- Doften av grön papaya
- 青木瓜的滋味
- Yeşil papayanın kokusu
- 青木瓜之味
- ניחוח הפאפאיה הירוקה
- Yeşil Papaya'nın Kokusu
- 그린 파파야 향기
- Mirosul de papaya verde
- Mùi Đu Đủ Xanh
- Το άρωμα της πράσινης παπάγιας
- Vůně zelené papáje
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The Scent of Green Papaya FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Scent of Green Papaya, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Scent of Green Papaya?
The Scent of Green Papaya runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Scent of Green Papaya released?
The Scent of Green Papaya was released on January 28, 1994.
Who directed The Scent of Green Papaya?
The Scent of Green Papaya was directed by Tran Anh Hung.
More films by Tran Anh Hung Who is in the cast of The Scent of Green Papaya?
The Scent of Green Papaya stars Tran Nu Yên-Khê, Vantha Talisman and Anh Hoa Nguyen, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Scent of Green Papaya make at the box office?
The Scent of Green Papaya grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
How is The Scent of Green Papaya rated?
The Scent of Green Papaya has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 81 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was The Scent of Green Papaya nominated for any awards?
The Scent of Green Papaya received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Scent of Green Papaya have a post-credit scene?
No. The Scent of Green Papaya has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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