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Match Made

Directed by

Mirabelle Ang

Year

Runtime

2007

48 minutes

Genre

Documentary

Language

English, Mandarin, Vietnamese

Synopsis

Each day, men from various parts of Asia make a stop in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) where they embark on their search for a perfect match. Using verité footage and interviews, Match Made offers a glimpse into the intricate network of the buying and selling of women as brides from villages around Saigon. The camera follows a Singaporean, Ricky, as he travels to Vietnam in search of a suitable bride. We follow Ricky’s selection process and wedding ceremony to Nguyen Thi Nhanh, his return to Singapore, and get a glimpse of Nhanh’s life in her village.

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Producer(s)

Mirabelle Ang

Produced by

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International Sales/Distribution

Cast

Ricky Yeow, Nguyen Thi Nhanh

Tags

2007, Documentary, Vietnam, Saigon, Relationship, Arranged Marriage, Mail Order Bride

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