Movie review: The Third Wife is visual poetry but lead character lacks depth

May (Nguyen Phuong Tra My), at age 14, is brought into the home of a wealthy landowner as the third wife of the landowner's son. PHOTO: ANTICIPATE PICTURES
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The Third Wife (R21)

96 minutes/opens on April27/2.5 stars

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