The Scent of Green Papaya
1993, Vietnamese. Directed by Trần Anh Hùng.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 223 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Scent of Green Papaya
The Scent of Green Papaya is streaming on Kanopy and Kino Film Collection in India.
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Details
- Released
- 8 June 1993
- Original title
- Mùi đu đủ xanh
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Trần Anh Hùng
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The Scent of Green Papaya: quick answers
Is The Scent of Green Papaya worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 223 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Scent of Green Papaya?
The Scent of Green Papaya runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Scent of Green Papaya have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Scent of Green Papaya. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Scent of Green Papaya parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Scent of Green Papaya is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Scent of Green Papaya on?
The Scent of Green Papaya is streaming on Kanopy and Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Scent of Green Papaya?
If you liked The Scent of Green Papaya, try The Lover, In the Mood for Love, The Vertical Ray of the Sun.
Who directed The Scent of Green Papaya?
The Scent of Green Papaya (1993) was directed by Trần Anh Hùng and stars Trần Nữ Yên Khê, Man San Lu, Thi Loc Truong.