The Third Wife (2019)

The Third Wife (2019) poster

Though only 14 years old, May is selected to be the third wife of a wealthy landowner. Her new home seems idyllic, her husband favours her, and she quickly becomes pregnant with what she is certain will be the desired male progeny. But trouble is quietly brewing: she witnesses a forbidden tryst that will spark a chain reaction of misfortunes — and stir in May urges that until now had been dormant.

Director: Ash Mayfair
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tôn Thất An
Cinematography: Chananun Chotrungroj
Editing: Julie Béziau
Production: Ân Nam Films, Three Colors Productions, Mayfair Pictures
Country: Vietnam
Language: Tiếng Việt
Original Language: vi

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

arranged marriage, teenage girl, woman director, 19th century, landowner, vietnamese woman

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Third Wife about?
Though only 14 years old, May is selected to be the third wife of a wealthy landowner. Her new home seems idyllic, her husband favours her, and she quickly becomes pregnant with what she is certain will be the desired male progeny. But trouble is quietly brewing: she witnesses a forbidden tryst that will spark a chain reaction of misfortunes — and stir in May urges that until now had been dormant.
Who directed The Third Wife?
The Third Wife was directed by Ash Mayfair.
Who stars in The Third Wife?
The Third Wife stars Nguyen Phuong Tra My, Trần Nữ Yên Khê, Lê Vũ Long, Như Quỳnh, Maya, Lam Thanh My.
How long is The Third Wife?
The Third Wife has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is The Third Wife?
The Third Wife is a Drama film.
Where was The Third Wife produced?
The Third Wife was produced in Vietnam.
What are the themes of The Third Wife?
The themes of The Third Wife include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.