The Pauper’s Child (1999)

The Pauper’s Child (1999) poster

At the age of 17, Luu is raped by her master. When the young girl falls pregnant and gossips arise in the master’s social circle, he strips her family of their land and banishes them from the estate. Left with little means to support themselves, the family moves to Bac Lieu with Cu, the kind-hearted farmer who marries Luu, and tries to foster a new life here, though remnants of the past is bound to return one day.

Director: Hồ Ngọc Xum
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 273 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Vi Nhật Tảo
Cinematography: Phạm Khắc Tính
Editing: Minh Dân
Production: My Van Films
Country: Vietnam
Language: Tiếng Việt
Original Language: vi

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Hồ Ngọc Xum
More Films in Genre: TV Movie, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pauper’s Child about?
At the age of 17, Luu is raped by her master. When the young girl falls pregnant and gossips arise in the master’s social circle, he strips her family of their land and banishes them from the estate. Left with little means to support themselves, the family moves to Bac Lieu with Cu, the kind-hearted farmer who marries Luu, and tries to foster a new life here, though remnants of the past is bound to return one day.
Who directed The Pauper’s Child?
The Pauper’s Child was directed by Hồ Ngọc Xum.
Who stars in The Pauper’s Child?
The Pauper’s Child stars Hồng Vân, Minh Phương, Báo Châu, Thanh Vi, Thanh Hoàng, Lê Vũ Cẫu.
How long is The Pauper’s Child?
The Pauper’s Child has a runtime of 4h 33m (273 minutes).
What genre is The Pauper’s Child?
The Pauper’s Child is a TV Movie, Drama film.
Where was The Pauper’s Child produced?
The Pauper’s Child was produced in Vietnam.