---
title: "The Scent of Burning Grass"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-scent-of-burning-grass-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 136753
imdb_id: "tt2424534"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Scent of Burning Grass (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-scent-of-burning-grass-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Scent of Burning Grass is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under War, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Hãng Phim Truyện Việt Nam. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A haunting portrait of soldiers recalling the brutal 1972 Battle of Quang Tri."

### Why Watch
- Based on North Vietnamese soldiers' diaries and memories
- Shows the Vietnamese perspective on the 1972 battle
- Directed by Nguyen Huu Muoi

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is brief at 93 minutes
- Appeals mainly to viewers interested in war history
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense war scenes and somber reflections, suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: war, drama, introspective, historical, somber

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hữu Mười, Vũ Đình Thân
- **Networks / Studios**: Hãng Phim Truyện Việt Nam

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nguyễn Năng Tùng** as *Hoàng 20 tuổi*
- **Hữu Mười** as *Hoàng 60 tuổi*
- **Lê Văn Thơm** as *Thành*
- **Tô Dũng** as *Thăng*
- **Thanh Sơn** as *Long*
- **Lê Chí Kiên** as *Đại đội trưởng Phong*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is The Scent of Burning Grass about?
It weaves together the diaries and memories of North Vietnamese soldiers who fought in the 1972 Battle of Quang Tri.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2012.

### Q: Who directed The Scent of Burning Grass?
It was directed by Nguyen Huu Muoi.

### Q: What language is spoken in the film?
The film is in Vietnamese.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Scent of Burning Grass — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/136753)
- [The Scent of Burning Grass](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scent_of_Burning_Grass)

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