Mother Saigon
Má Sài Gòn
Synopsis
In Saigon, family culture carries on as it has for centuries, even when blood ties are broken. Through a mosaic of intimate portraits, Má Sài Gòn explores humanity’s universal desire for love, acceptance, connection and belonging through an LGBTQ+ lens. The film is a love letter – a bittersweet ode to a comforting yet disturbing mother, to a city that is as liberating as it is oppressive.
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MÁ SÀI GÒN (MOTHER SAIGON) by Khoa Lê | TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-13
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Khoa Lê
- Screenplay & Story
- Khoa Lê, Jonathan Bernier
- Original Score
- Marie-Hélène Leclerc-Delorme
- Original Title
- Má Sài Gòn
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 22/04/2023
- Spoken Languages
- Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Les Films de L'Autre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Khoa Lê
Khoa Lê, Jonathan Bernier
Marie-Hélène Leclerc-Delorme
Mathieu Laverdière
Isabelle Daveau, Ariane Pétel-Despots, Khoa Lê
Khoa Lê
Department Leadership Roster
Khoa Lê
Director
Khoa Lê
Writer
Khoa Lê
Producer
Mathieu Laverdière
Director of Photography
Isabelle Daveau
Editor
Ariane Pétel-Despots
Editor
Marie-Hélène Leclerc-Delorme
Original Music Composer
Khoa Lê
Editor
Jonathan Bernier
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Saigon
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What is Mother Saigon about?
In Saigon, family culture carries on as it has for centuries, even when blood ties are broken. Through a mosaic of intimate portraits, Má Sài Gòn explores humanity’s universal desire for love, acceptance, connection and belonging through an LGBTQ+ lens. The film is a love letter – a bittersweet ode to a comforting yet disturbing mother, to a city that is as liberating as it is oppressive.
Who directed Mother Saigon?
Mother Saigon was directed by Khoa Lê.
Who stars in Mother Saigon?
The principal cast of Mother Saigon includes Not specified.
When was Mother Saigon released and how long is it?
Mother Saigon was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Saigon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Saigon was composed by Marie-Hélène Leclerc-Delorme.