Mother Saigon (2023)

Mother Saigon (2023) poster

In Saigon, family culture carries on as it has for centuries, even when blood ties are broken. Through a mosaic of intimate portraits, Má Sài Gòn explores humanity’s universal desire for love, acceptance, connection and belonging through an LGBTQ+ lens. The film is a love letter – a bittersweet ode to a comforting yet disturbing mother, to a city that is as liberating as it is oppressive.

Director: Khoa Lê
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Screenplay

Music: Marie-Hélène Leclerc-Delorme
Cinematography: Mathieu Laverdière
Editing: Isabelle Daveau, Ariane Pétel-Despots
Production: Les Films de L'Autre
Country: Canada
Language: Tiếng Việt
Original Language: vi

Keywords

vietnam, queer

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mother Saigon about?
In Saigon, family culture carries on as it has for centuries, even when blood ties are broken. Through a mosaic of intimate portraits, Má Sài Gòn explores humanity’s universal desire for love, acceptance, connection and belonging through an LGBTQ+ lens. The film is a love letter – a bittersweet ode to a comforting yet disturbing mother, to a city that is as liberating as it is oppressive.
Who directed Mother Saigon?
Mother Saigon was directed by Khoa Lê.
How long is Mother Saigon?
Mother Saigon has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Mother Saigon?
Mother Saigon is a Documentary film.
Where was Mother Saigon produced?
Mother Saigon was produced in Canada.