The Scent of Mandarin

The Scent of Mandarin

Directed by Gilles Legrand

Produced by Epithète Films

2015110 min5.9 / 10

A tender, intimate wartime romance between a nurse and a wounded soldier that explores healing, connection, and the possibility of love amid personal and historical trauma.

During World War I, a home care nurse treats a man who lost one leg on the front lines. A strong bond arises between them and evolves into a passionate love affair.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Scent of Mandarin sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Scent of Mandarin scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Scent of Mandarin easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Scent of Mandarin violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does The Scent of Mandarin end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity26

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise8

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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