The Last Wife

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The Last Wife

Released Dec 8, 2023

2h 12m

Drama

Romance

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In Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty, Linh, the youngest and last wife of the district governor is unable to fulfill her obligation to give birth to an heir. Compounding the insurmountable societal pressure she faces from the older wives, a chance meeting between Linh and her childhood love, Nhan, unravels a string of unexpected events that dramatically changes her life.

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Rachel Ho

The Asian Cut

The strength of The Last Wife is Vũ’s ability to extend this balancing act throughout the entire film. At once, we see the larger picture and context of the time while also basking in the intimate glow of their affection.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 5, 2024

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JK Sooja

Common Sense Media

Thus, the film bounces between a serious romance epic tone and a comical one, and many might feel it would have been better served if it had chosen one tone.

Mar 1, 2024

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Joshua Polanski

In Review Online

The Last Wife is a sharp film with a level of dramatic consequence that one normally won’t find in historical romances of comparable popular appeal with their algorithmically designed and tidy happy endings.

Dec 16, 2023

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Panos Kotzathanasis

Asian Movie Pulse

The Last Wife” emerges as a rather entertaining genre movie that also manages to include much context, while visually, it is one of those titles that definitely deserves to be watched on the silver screen.

Rated: 7

Dec 11, 2023

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

A rousing, tender and exhilarating love story

Dec 8, 2023

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Miguel W

Brilliant direction, excellent photography, beautiful story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Ha T

Overall decent plot, acting and beautiful scenery, costumes, sets/ homes, local customs like water puppet show.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/24

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MIKE G

Incredible Movie. Incredible Everything. Had to fight like hell to not openly wail and moan.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/13/23

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Synopsis

In Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty, Linh, the youngest and last wife of the district governor is unable to fulfill her obligation to give birth to an heir. Compounding the insurmountable societal pressure she faces from the older wives, a chance meeting between Linh and her childhood love, Nhan, unravels a string of unexpected events that dramatically changes her life.

Director: Victor Vũ
Producer: Trinh Thi Thanh Tam, Duc Nguyen
Screenwriter: Vo Nguyen Dan
Distributor: 3388 Films
Production Co: November Films, TFilm Entertainment, Lotte Entertainment
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: Vietnamese
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 8, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 2h 12m

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