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The Scent of Burning Grass
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The Scent of Burning Grass

2012-04-24 · 93 min · ★ 7.8

War · Drama

This military drama weaves together the diaries and memories of North Vietnamese soldiers who fought in the ferocious 1972 battle of Quang Tri.

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Directors
Hữu Mười, Vũ Đình Thân
Production companies
Hãng Phim Truyện Việt Nam
Countries
Vietnam
Status
Released
Budget
USD 221

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Nguyễn Năng TùngNguyễn Năng TùngHoàng 20 tuổi
Hữu MườiHữu MườiHoàng 60 tuổi
Lê Văn ThơmLê Văn ThơmThành
Tô DũngTô DũngThăng
Thanh SơnThanh SơnLong
Lê Chí KiênLê Chí KiênĐại đội trưởng Phong

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