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Me Thao: The Legendary Age

2002Movie1 h 47 min

DramaHistory
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about history and society.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

In early 20th century Vietnam, a nobleman scorns everything Western after his beautiful fiance dies in an auto wreck and forces the poor villagers to destroy all their "modern" possessions. Loosely based on the novel "Chùa Đàn" by Nguyễn Tuân

Feels like

  • Vietnamese Cinema
  • Period Drama
  • Cultural Conflict
  • Tradition vs Modernity
  • Grief & Loss
  • Social Commentary
  • Nobleman's Obsession
  • Community Dynamics
  • Historical Fiction
  • Cinematic Adaptation

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Việt Linh
Written by
Phạm Thuỳ Nhân, Serge Le Péron, Nguyễn Tuân
Produced by
Dương Minh Hoàng
Music by
Thanh Hoài

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Facts

April 1, 2002 · 1 h 47 min · Drama, History

Released
April 1, 2002
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Vietnamese
Also spoken
French
Made in
France, Vietnam

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Me Thao: The Legendary Age worth watching?"

Questions about Me Thao: The Legendary Age

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Me Thao: The Legendary Age worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Me Thao: The Legendary Age plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Me Thao: The Legendary Age in English?

VietnameseFrench

No, it was made in Vietnamese, with some French.