When the Tenth Month Comes (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1984, When the Tenth Month Comes is a drama and war film directed by Dang Nhat Minh, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. In the final days of the war, a beautiful young widow, Duyen, faces a daily struggle to take care of her young son and ailing father-in-law, all the while hiding from them the fact that her husband has recently been killed in battle. Keeping her secret burden to herself, she is befriended by the village schoolmaster, Zhang, who agrees to fabricate letters from her dead husband in order to spare her family sorrow. As their friendship deepens, Duyen and Zhang find themselves drawn closer to intimacy – a dangerous relationship if Duyen if to maintain her charade.
Who’s in it. When the Tenth Month Comes stars Lê Vân as Duyên, Nguyễn Hữu Mười as Khang, Đặng Lưu Việt Bảo and Lại Phú Cương as Duyên's father-in-law, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, When the Tenth Month Comes 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 When the Tenth Month Comes page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Tenth Month Comes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Tenth Month Comes (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Tenth Month Comes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Tenth Month Comes worth watching?
- When the Tenth Month Comes holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Tenth Month Comes?
- When the Tenth Month Comes stars Lê Vân, Nguyễn Hữu Mười, Đặng Lưu Việt Bảo, Lại Phú Cương and Nguyen Minh Vuong.
- When was When the Tenth Month Comes released?
- When the Tenth Month Comes was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.