The Ancestral Home vs The Scent Of Pho
The Ancestral Home has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 5/10 for The Scent Of Pho). The Scent Of Pho is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 1h 57m. The Ancestral Home is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Ancestral Home
The Scent Of Pho| The Ancestral Home | The Scent Of Pho | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 5.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 57m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Family, Horror | Comedy, Drama, Family |
| Country | Vietnam | – |
| Director | Huỳnh Lập | Minh Beta |
| Main cast | Mai Thế Hiệp, Chí Tâm, Ngô Phạm Hạnh Thúy, Huỳnh Lập, Phương Mỹ Chi | Thu Trang, Xuân Hinh, Quốc Tuấn, Hà Hương, Thanh Hương |
Synopsis
The Ancestral Home
A Gen Z content creator returns to her ancestral home seeking viral material, only to encounter her deceased brother’s ghost while dealing with avaricious relatives.
The Scent Of Pho
A story of generational conflict and the clash between tradition and modern life, centered on phở—an icon of Vietnamese cuisine. Beneath the disputes and disagreements, hidden truths gradually surface, unfolding a journey back to familial warmth through humor, wit, and charming moments.
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