In this poignant film, a young girl named Mui is taken in as a servant by a grieving mother who has lost her own daughter of a similar age. Over the next decade, the mother treats Mui as her own, forming a deep bond with her. Eventually, Mui is sent to a new family, a talented pianist and his fiancée, marking a significant change in her life.
The Scent of Green Papaya
In the midst of Saigon, a young Vietnamese servant girl named Mui witnesses the intricate lives of two families, each with their own unique struggles and relationships.