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While Mother Is Away

19801h 7mNguyễn Khánh Dư

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A mother of five in the Mekong Delta leaves her ten year-old to look after the younger children while she goes to fight in the war.

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What is While Mother Is Away (1980) about?

A mother of five in the Mekong Delta leaves her ten year-old to look after the younger children while she goes to fight in the war.

Who stars in While Mother Is Away?

While Mother Is Away stars Vân Dung (The eldest sister), Ngọc Thu (The young mother). The film was directed by Nguyễn Khánh Dư.

How long is While Mother Is Away?

While Mother Is Away has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980.

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