Mui is a young village girl who travels to the city to work in the household of a middle-class family.
Their trials and tribulations are observed through the eyes of their inquisitive little maid, as she comes of age in Saigon in the 1950's.
We watch as Mui performs household chores and various members of the family go through their daily routines.
The story unfolds at a languid pace and there is very little dialogue, but it never feels boring or dull.
On the contrary, the effect is totally hypnotic.
The virtuosic camerawork, the impeccable production design, and the beguiling atonal score are all integral in immersing the audience in the world of the characters.
A stunning debut from writer-director Tranh Anh Hung.
Their trials and tribulations are observed through the eyes of their inquisitive little maid, as she comes of age in Saigon in the 1950's.
We watch as Mui performs household chores and various members of the family go through their daily routines.
The story unfolds at a languid pace and there is very little dialogue, but it never feels boring or dull.
On the contrary, the effect is totally hypnotic.
The virtuosic camerawork, the impeccable production design, and the beguiling atonal score are all integral in immersing the audience in the world of the characters.
A stunning debut from writer-director Tranh Anh Hung.