While Mother Is Away
1980, VI. Directed by Nguyễn Khánh Dư.
A mother of five in the Mekong Delta leaves her ten year-old to look after the younger children while she goes to fight in the war.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- VI
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 April 1980
- Original title
- Mẹ Vắng Nhà
- Country
- Vietnam
- Written by
- Nguyễn Khánh Dư
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How long is While Mother Is Away?
While Mother Is Away runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
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Which OTT platform is While Mother Is Away on?
While Mother Is Away isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1980. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like While Mother Is Away?
If you liked While Mother Is Away, try Johnny Mad Dog, The Siege of Jadotville, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead.
Who directed While Mother Is Away?
While Mother Is Away (1980) was directed by Nguyễn Khánh Dư and stars Vân Dung, Ngọc Thu.