• The Third Wife (2018) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 6.70/10 from 2300 votes

Tags: landowner, teenage marriage

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The Third Wife is set in the 19th century and follows a 14-year-old girl who becomes the third wife to a landowner in rural northern Vietnam.

14-year-old May is married off as the third wife to a middle-aged landowner of a rural village where silk is harvested. She soon finds that, having given birth to a son, the first wife exerts greater influence in the family than the second, who has only had three daughters, and that the only way to gain security and independence is to give birth to a male child.

Her husband's wives are welcoming to her and when she expresses that she finds sex painful they urge her to experiment sexually with herself in order to understand her own desires.

May conceives a child. While this brings further intimacy between May and her husband she continues to find him unappealing and rejects his sexual advances. She discovers that Xuan, the second wife, is having an affair with the landowner's son from mistress Ha, his first wife. Due to May rejecting her husband, he returns to his first wife and conceives a child with her as well. May prays her own child is a son who will secure her position within the family.

Mistress Ha has a miscarriage and May blames her prayer for a son as the reason for it. She is reassured by Xuan who tells her that throughout her pregnancies she too prayed for sons. May realizes that she has burgeoning feelings for Xuan and kisses her. Xuan rejects May's advances, brushing it off as a symptom of her pregnancy and telling her she loves her like a daughter. May gives birth to a girl.

Mistress Ha's son is of marrying age and his parents conceive of a match for him. In love with Xuan, he tries to refuse marriage, threatening suicide. He is nevertheless pressured to marry a young girl around May's age. Son is disgusted with the marriage and refuses to touch his new bride. After begging his father to annul the marriage his father attempts to do so, but is rejected by the bride's father. Ashamed the young bride commits suicide.

May contemplates poisoning her daughter with a plant she saw being used to euthanize the family's livestock. The film ends with one of Xuan's daughters, who had once expressed desire to become a man and have many wives, cutting her hair with a pair of scissors.

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User reviews

David Taylor

7/10

The music in The Third Wife skillfully mirrors the internal conflict and turmoil of the protagonist, May, as she navigates the complexities of her relationships within the family, adding layers of depth to her character development.

Donna Perez

1/10

The soundtrack of The Third Wife was disappointing and lacked emotional depth. The music failed to enhance the storytelling and did not effectively capture the complex emotions of the characters in the film.

Deborah Perez

5/10

The subtle use of silence in certain scenes of The Third Wife allows the music to make a powerful impact when it does come in, creating a sense of contrast and emphasis.

Donald Hernandez

6/10

The score of The Third Wife effectively underscores the themes of female empowerment and societal expectations in a patriarchal society.

Timothy Brown

5/10

The music in The Third Wife enhances the tension and drama of the relationships between the characters, particularly May and the other wives.

Mary Phillips

6/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack of The Third Wife evoke a sense of melancholy and longing that mirrors the struggles of the characters in the film.

Betty Wright

9/10

The use of traditional Vietnamese instruments in the soundtrack adds a layer of authenticity and cultural richness to the film, immersing the audience in the protagonist May's journey of self-discovery and longing for independence.

Ronald Lewis

10/10

The soundtrack of The Third Wife truly captivates the essence of the 19th-century rural northern Vietnam setting, transporting the listener to a world of tradition and complex family dynamics.

Jennifer Nelson

7/10

The use of traditional instruments in the soundtrack adds authenticity to the film, creating a rich tapestry of sound that enhances the storytelling and emotional impact of the narrative.

Patricia Wilson

8/10

The poignant melodies and expressive themes in the soundtrack of The Third Wife linger in the mind long after the film has ended, showcasing the power of music to evoke a range of emotions and enhance the overall cinematic experience.

Paul Evans

6/10

The soundtrack of The Third Wife perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the film's storyline set in 19th century rural Vietnam.

Michael Martinez

7/10

The hauntingly beautiful and traditional Vietnamese music in The Third Wife perfectly captures the atmosphere of the 19th century rural setting, immersing the viewer in the time and place of the story.

Deborah Harris

6/10

The soundtrack of The Third Wife is a poignant and evocative companion to the visual storytelling, enhancing the viewer's emotional connection to the characters and their struggles.

Betty Garcia

5/10

The use of traditional Vietnamese instruments in the music of The Third Wife adds an authentic and cultural richness to the overall viewing experience.

Lisa Hall

4/10

I found the musical choices in The Third Wife to be distracting and out of place. The soundtrack did not seamlessly blend with the historical setting of the film, which took away from the overall viewing experience and made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story.

Dorothy Thomas

6/10

The musical compositions in The Third Wife skillfully reflect the inner turmoil and conflicts faced by May as she navigates her new role as a young wife in a complex family dynamic.

Ashley Gonzalez

5/10

The music in The Third Wife strikes a delicate balance between moments of quiet introspection and intense emotional upheaval, mirroring the narrative arc of the film.

Ronald Turner

8/10

The emotional depth and complexity of the characters are enhanced by the evocative score, which conveys the struggles and desires of each wife in a subtle yet powerful way.

Elizabeth Adams

6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Third Wife is a masterful work that enriches the viewing experience and lingers in the mind long after the film has ended.

Lisa Taylor

9/10

Overall, the music in The Third Wife elevates the viewing experience to a whole new level, resonating with the audience long after the film has ended and leaving a lasting impact on the soul.

Charles Lopez

9/10

Each musical piece in the film perfectly complements the emotional depth of the characters, enhancing the tension and intimacy of the storytelling with its haunting melodies and evocative instrumentation.

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