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2000 Certificate PG
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A Vietnamese film about three sisters who meet up on the anniversary of their mother's death and the secrets, misunderstandings and deceptions that make up their relationships Read more

Starring Chu Hung, Tran Nu Yen-Khe, Hai Ngo Quang, Nhu Quynh Nguyen
Director Tran Anh Hung
Genres Drama

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At The Height Of Summer

A Vietnamese film about three sisters who meet up on the anniversary of their mother's death and the secrets, misunderstandings and deceptions that make up their relationships

Starring Chu Hung, Tran Nu Yen-Khe, Hai Ngo Quang, Nhu Quynh Nguyen, Khanh Le
Director Tran Anh Hung
Studio ARTIFICIAL EYE
Run time DVD: 1 hr 52 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Drama
Language DVD: Vietnamese
Subtitles DVD: English
Released DVD: 25 Mar 2002
Production year: 2000
Format DVD
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  • 3 stars out of 5

    Returning to the languid intensity of The Scent of Green Papaya after the bristling vibrancy of Cyclo, Vietnamese director Tran Anh Hung has produced another film of immense beauty and psychological significance. But it's also a tad convoluted and precious. There is such a focus on aquatic symbolism and the essence of ritual that it's easy to become distracted from the problems facing three Hanoi sisters, each of whom is guarding a secret. Both Le Khanh and Nguyen Nhu Quynh impress as wronged wives, but only Tran Nu Yen Khe's ambiguous relationship with her brother is untainted by sophisticated soap operatics.

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  • Tran's third feature, the polar opposite of Cyclo, has a very Asian concern with 'face' - with the importance of... read more on Time Out

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    A gem of a film

    A beautiful, languid film, full of light and subtle colour. It compels you to adjust your pace to that of a very different world. This in turn rewards the viewer with a truly satisfying experience.

      • A customer from Salisbury, England
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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    Slow and sensuous

    My first Vietnamese film, I needed to watch it twice to understand what was going on; but for me, that isn't a criticism; it was worth it. The story hangs together well, reminded me of Won Kar Wai films, which I like very much.

      • bobandep from london
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