The White Silk Dress (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2006, The White Silk Dress is a drama film directed by Lưu Huỳnh, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. The love story of Dan (a beautiful young woman) and Gu (a humpback), servants from two separate households in Ha Dong, Vietnam who have suffered most of their lives at the hands of their cruel masters. The couple flee south soon after Gu presents Dan with a wedding gift - the precious white silk dress his mother had owned (his one valuable possession), while he promises her a proper marriage someday in the future. The couple arrive in the seaside town of Hoi An and build a new life, with Dan ultimately giving birth to 4 daughters. Despite struggling through immense poverty and hardships, the family is happy and fulfilled as long as they have each other, but the horrors of the encroaching war brings tragedy and threatens to tear them apart.
Who’s in it. The White Silk Dress stars Trương Ngọc Ánh as Dau, Quốc Khánh as Gu, Như Quỳnh and Tống Bạch Thủy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The White Silk Dress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Silk Dress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Silk Dress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Silk Dress (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Silk Dress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Silk Dress worth watching?
- The White Silk Dress holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Silk Dress?
- The White Silk Dress stars Trương Ngọc Ánh, Quốc Khánh, Như Quỳnh, Tống Bạch Thủy and Trần Thiên Tú.
- When was The White Silk Dress released?
- The White Silk Dress was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.