Anh Dung Tran's The Scent of Green Papaya is about the beauty of life and how one's kind demeanor in everything they do will ultimately prove fruitful in the scope of nature and our universe. It's the story of Mui's life, a young peasant girl whose life takes a turn for the better for no other reason other than these forces of the universe at work. Everything about this film is done completely from Mui's perspective, from the visuals to the sound design, with Tran creating a unique perspective on the overstuffed coming of age story sub-genre. Mui sees the beauty in everything and lives life completely in the present, often observing the smallest details of life, not taking anything for granted in showing a young girl who is wise beyond her years. The cinematography is very observant, often peering through windows, or over ledges, watching various characters actions, really capturing for the viewer how Mui seems to view the world. Tran also uses extreme closeups of insects and plant life to show the beauty in the minuscule and often overlooked things which Mui treasures. Anh Dung Tran's The Scent of Green Papaya may feel a little fluffy, at least compared to his other films, but it's unfair to mistake its simplicity for fluff, as the film presents a observational study of optimism and the beauty all around us.
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