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title: "The Moon at the Bottom of the Well"
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# The Moon at the Bottom of the Well (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Moon at the Bottom of the Well (Vietnamese: Trăng nơi đáy giếng).
Release Date: October 8, 2008 (VN).
Genre: Drama.
Runtime: 2h 1m (121 min).
Language: Vietnamese.
Director: Vinh Son Nguyen.
Writers: Tho Chau, Thuy Mai Tran.
World Premiere: October 2008 (Pusan International Film Festival).
Plot: Hanh is a dutiful wife and school teacher in a rural Vietnamese village who appears to enjoy a happy marriage. She is childless and insists her husband Phoung, the local school headmaster, take a second wife to bear him a baby. However, in their small village, their secret is impossible to keep for long.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        The Moon at the Bottom of the Well, also known as Trăng nơi đáy giếng, is a Vietnamese drama film released on October 8, 2008. Directed by Vinh Son Nguyen, the film was written by Tho Chau and Thuy Mai Tran. It had its world premiere in October 20

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A devoted teacher's secret marriage threatens to unravel her quiet village life."

### Why Watch
- Explores marital duty and societal pressure
- Set in evocative rural Vietnam
- Strong central performance

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow for some viewers
- Cultural specifics may feel unfamiliar
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with adult themes of marriage and secrecy, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, intimate, tense, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was "The Moon at the Bottom of the Well" released?
It was released in 2008.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs for approximately 2 hours and 1 minute.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: Who is the central character?
The story follows Hanh, a dutiful wife and school teacher in a rural Vietnamese village.

### Q: What is the primary setting of the film?
The narrative takes place in a small rural village in Vietnam.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Moon at the Bottom of the Well — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/78025)
- [The Moon at the Bottom of the Well (2008) - Full cast ... - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343749/fullcredits/)
- [The Moon at the Bottom of the Well (2008) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/78025-trang-n-i-day-gi-ng/cast)
- [The Moon at the Bottom of the Well - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-moon-at-the-bottom-of-the-well/Yu5KkXHRX64F1KGyZoHds5/credits/)
- [Moon at the Bottom of the Well - AsianWiki](https://asianwiki.com/Moon_at_the_Bottom_of_the_Well)

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