The Glorious Pain (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2020, The Glorious Pain is a documentary film directed by Le My Cuong.
What it’s about. “The Glorious Pain” is a documentary film which features the journey of a small classical Vietnamese opera (Tuồng) troup and one of the very few left, as they travel and perform through the Western Vietnam countryside. The Royal characters, behind the closed curtains are commoners and peasants who struggle to make ends meet. The troup is on the verge of disbandment because the main artists were going through a hard time. What future awaits the troup and its artists? Would it disappear in the same way as many other traditional art forms?
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Glorious Pain 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 Glorious Pain page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Glorious Pain (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Glorious Pain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Glorious Pain worth watching?
- The Glorious Pain holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Glorious Pain released?
- The Glorious Pain was released in 2020.