What is The Pauper’s Child?
The Pauper’s Child is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under TV Movie, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 273 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 1, 1999
- Studios
- My Van Films
- Genres
- TV Movie, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Pauper’s Child is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under TV Movie, Drama. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A banished pregnant girl tries to build a new life in Bac Lieu.”
- compelling premise
- emotional depth
- heavy subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy dramatic stories about resilience and the past catching up with characters.
The film deals with sensitive themes including assault and social banishment.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the film released?
The film was released in 1999.
What happens to Luu at the beginning?
At the age of 17, Luu is raped by her master and becomes pregnant.
How does the master react to the pregnancy?
He strips Luu's family of their land and banishes them from the estate after gossips arise.
Where does the family move?
The family moves to Bac Lieu with Cu, a kind-hearted farmer who marries Luu.
Will the past return?
Remnants of the past are bound to return one day.