Three Seasons
Ba Mùa
“A haunting tale of changes, choices and second chances.”
Synopsis
The residents of Ho Chi Minh City face modernization amid widespread poverty. A retired American Marine arrives on a search for his daughter, whom he abandoned at the end of the Vietnam War. Elsewhere, a cyclo driver falls for a troubled prostitute and schemes to raise money so he can spend time with her. Additionally, a young women begins harvesting lotuses for a writer suffering from leprosy, and a child trinket seller loses his traveling case.
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Đơn Dương
Hai
Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Hiệp
Kien An
Diep Bui
Lan
Huu Duoc Nguyen
Woody
Diễm Kiều
Singing Lotus Woman
Harvey Keitel
James Hager
Lola Guimond
Hager's Daughter
Phát Triệu
Huy, Dao's Headman
Hong Son Le
Binh, Cyclo Driver
Mạnh Cường
Teacher Dao
Hồ Kiểng
Restaurant Owner
Ngo Quang Hai
Man in Taxi with Lan
Hồng Khắc Đào
Parlor Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
April 30, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Bui
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Bui
- Original Score
- Richard Horowitz
- Original Title
- Ba Mùa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Open City Films, October Films, Giai Phong Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Bui
Tony Bui
Richard Horowitz
Lisa Rinzler
Keith Reamer
Tony Bui, Jason Kliot, Harvey Keitel, Joana Vicente
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Bui
Producer
Richard Horowitz
Original Music Composer
Keith Reamer
Editor
Lisa Rinzler
Director of Photography
Jason Kliot
Producer
Tony Bui
Director
Tony Bui
Screenplay
Wing Lee
Production Design
Joana Vicente
Producer
Ghia Ci Fam
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Seasons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Seasons about?
The residents of Ho Chi Minh City face modernization amid widespread poverty. A retired American Marine arrives on a search for his daughter, whom he abandoned at the end of the Vietnam War. Elsewhere, a cyclo driver falls for a troubled prostitute and schemes to raise money so he can spend time with her. Additionally, a young women begins harvesting lotuses for a writer suffering from leprosy, and a child trinket seller loses his traveling case.
Who directed Three Seasons?
Three Seasons was directed by Tony Bui.
Who stars in Three Seasons?
The principal cast of Three Seasons includes Đơn Dương, Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Hiệp, Diep Bui, Huu Duoc Nguyen, Diễm Kiều.
When was Three Seasons released and how long is it?
Three Seasons was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Seasons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Seasons was composed by Richard Horowitz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Seasons?
Three Seasons holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).