Forrest Gump vs The Scent of Green Papaya
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for The Scent of Green Papaya). The Scent of Green Papaya is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 22m. The Scent of Green Papaya is the older of the two (1993 against 1994). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Scent of Green Papaya| Forrest Gump | The Scent of Green Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1993 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Trần Anh Hùng |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Trần Nữ Yên Khê, Man San Lu, Thi Loc Truong, Nguyen Anh Hoa, Hoa Hoi Vuong |
Synopsis
Forrest Gump
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.
The Scent of Green Papaya
In 1951, a young Vietnamese girl arrives at a Saigon household as their new servant.
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