Aroma
아로마
Synopsis
Yang, a nurse with an unusually selective sense of smell, can tolerate only disinfectant and lemon—until she encounters the scent of Fang, a man in a vegetative state. As she imagines her way into his memories, guilt and forbidden desires, the boundaries between intimacy, projection and death begin to dissolve. Moving between waking life and dream, Aroma is a dark contemporary fairy tale about the body, desire, and love that refuses to disappear when the body does.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ma Xue
- Screenplay & Story
- Ma Xue
- Original Score
- Jason Bancilhon, Tristan Hamelin-Foulon
- Original Title
- 아로마
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Nowa Films, Yilu Partners, Mala Productions, Oui Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ma Xue
Ma Xue
Jason Bancilhon, Tristan Hamelin-Foulon
Ash Chen
Maxime Pozzi-Garcia
Ma Xue, Bang Moon-hwan, Junqi Li
Department Leadership Roster
Ma Xue
Director
Ma Xue
Writer
Ash Chen
Director of Photography
Maxime Pozzi-Garcia
Editor
Ma Xue
Producer
Bang Moon-hwan
Producer
Junqi Li
Producer
Zhao Mingsheng
Production Design
Gao Ruomeng
Costume Design
Jason Bancilhon
Original Music Composer
Tristan Hamelin-Foulon
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Aroma.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aroma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aroma about?
Yang, a nurse with an unusually selective sense of smell, can tolerate only disinfectant and lemon—until she encounters the scent of Fang, a man in a vegetative state. As she imagines her way into his memories, guilt and forbidden desires, the boundaries between intimacy, projection and death begin to dissolve. Moving between waking life and dream, Aroma is a dark contemporary fairy tale about the body, desire, and love that refuses to disappear when the body does.
Who directed Aroma?
Aroma was directed by Ma Xue.
Who stars in Aroma?
The principal cast of Aroma includes Zhao Jiali, Xu Weihao, Ying Ze, Huang Lu.
When was Aroma released and how long is it?
Aroma was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Aroma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aroma was composed by Jason Bancilhon, Tristan Hamelin-Foulon.