96 mins |
Rated
M (Violence, sex scenes & content that may disturb)
Directed by Ash Mayfair
Starring Long Le Vu, Mai Thu Huong Maya, Nguyen Phuong Tra My, Nhu Quynh Nguyen, Lam Thanh My
'In 19th century rural Vietnam, fourteen-year-old May is ready to become the third wife of a wealthy landowner. Little did she know that her hidden desires will take her by surprise and force her to make a choice between living in safety and being free.'
"Ash Mayfair’s controversial feature is a hauntingly shot and moody affair that envelops the viewer from start to finish, commenting on patriarchal structure of today through the lens of 19th century Vietnam."
Reel Bits
"The Third Wife is..striking, haunting and astoundingly beautiful"
The AUReview
"...delectably stylish and completely insular… it bubbles and lingers intuitively." FilmInk
NETPAC Award - Toronto IFF 2018
TVE - Another Look Award - San Sebastian IFF 2018
Special Mention - Milano FF 2018
Gold Hugo (New Directors Competition) - Chicago IFF 2018
Special Jury Award (Main Feature Film Competition) – Chicago IFF 2018
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'In 19th century rural Vietnam, fourteen-year-old May is ready to become the third wife of a wealthy landowner. Little did she know that her hidden desires will take her by surprise and force her to make a choice between living in safety and being free.'
"Ash Mayfair’s controversial feature is a hauntingly shot and moody affair that envelops the viewer from start to finish, commenting on patriarchal structure of today through the lens of 19th century Vietnam."
Reel Bits
"The Third Wife is..striking, haunting and astoundingly beautiful"
The AUReview
"...delectably stylish and completely insular… it bubbles and lingers intuitively." FilmInk
NETPAC Award - Toronto IFF 2018
TVE - Another Look Award - San Sebastian IFF 2018
Special Mention - Milano FF 2018
Gold Hugo (New Directors Competition) - Chicago IFF 2018
Special Jury Award (Main Feature Film Competition) – Chicago IFF 2018