To Buy a God

A quiet, earnest drama about duty and inheritance, watching a young woman shoulder responsibility with melancholy and warmth.

Directed by

Hồ Ngọc Xum

Starring

Việt Trinh, Minh Tiệp, Lý Nhã Kỳ

Overview

When the owner of a coconut-making business suddenly passes away, his young heiress Sáu Mân takes over estate and marries its chief craftsman to oblige her father’s will. Once a young, unburdened schoolgirl, Sáu Mân now carries the fate of the workers and the business in her estate, while still having to shoulder the childrearing duties.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, work, class, parenthood

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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