The Scent Of Pho (Mùi Phở)

"Tet Festival" is already well known.

But have you ever heard of "Pho Festival"?

Pho Village's festival is as joyous as Tet.

Except… there's no lucky money.

On this day, we pray to the founders of the Pho craft

for our wishes to come true.

Grandpa says he's the village's original heartthrob.

No one's more passionate about Pho than Grandpa!

Mr. Mui! Mr. Mui! Mr. Mui!

Wow!

This basket holds our family's secret.

Grandpa says

he'll teach me how to make Pho one day.

Just a sniff...

It's Mui's scented Pho!

SCENT OF PHO

Every morning, people wake up early to exercise,

grab a coffee, then head off to work.

But Grandpa's been up 3 hours ahead of everyone.

Pay attention and learn!

Ouch...

Tryna take a peek?

Opening!

Opening!

We're open!

Come in!

Oh my, what a crowd!

Good spirits this morning, everyone!

Yes, yes, you as well.

Oh, I see you every morning!

Is it Pho or me you like?

Debt, love, and fate.

Debt and love.

The scent of Pho carried me back home.

Who else endures the sun and rain.

Who else toils from dawn till night, hearts still entwined.

Our people care for one another.

Medium-rare with 2 poached eggs, table 6.

Have some Pho, ma'am!

Rare beef, fatty brisket for Table 8!

So apparently, Pho Mui is known for original beef Pho.

And Pho Dan is known for chicken Pho.

Let's ask him when they're going to start serving bowls.

Excuse me. Hey, ah.. Sorry, quick question

Oh my God.

No pushing!

No pushing, no pushing!

Okay?

No "chance"?

Should we just?

No, no.

Alright.

Grandpa is a language expert!

Rambling nonsense and pretending it's Italian, hi.

Dad!

Such nice weather. Sell this place to me.

I've no stepson,

Don't call me "Dad"!

You clingy leech. Allez, shoo!!!

What a country bumpkin!

Your Pho legacy is done for!

Might as well put it in a museum,

Get yourself a medal for your service, eh?

Out, out of the way!

What are you standing in this heat for?

Get some air there over my place.

That's right!

Fresh off the countryside, vroom vroom.

Saw a car speeding by

I thought it was a buffalo running wild.

What are you doing?

Stay home and stuff yourself with scallions,

then come out itching for confrontations!

Hey!

Oh, grilled lotus tea flavor?

Why don't you eat it then.

Gobble these burning cinders down.

Hey!

Gentlemen, may I squeeze through.

Move!

Freshy freshy from the countryside,

Fresh off the countryside, vroom vroom.

Symptoms of going bonkers.

You're going nuts.

Son-in-law! Daughter!

Ignore him, Dad...

Freshy off the countryside, vroom vroom.

Stop it, Dad!

Prepare the tea!

I'm worn out.

No more bad-mouthing.

Small ants, big ants, all marching in clans.

From far and wide, marching through lands.

Boring into that dented face.

Your mouth turns water black and foul.

Drink fine beer, piss out filth instead.

You feral threat, pig slop for grain.

Slop and weeds feast, all up again!

Oh crap!

Grandpa!

Grandpa!

Oh my!

My little grandson!

My dearest!

Hello Dad!

Why is our boy home later than usual?

Oh, I just picked Sa Sung up from his chess lesson.

You have to take lessons for that?

There are classes for everything these days.

Right, dear?

So, take him to a Pho class then?

Alas!

Grandpa!

Alas! Poor little me!

Mom said

putting Grandpa in the kitchen is a bit of a waste.

With his theatrics, he's meant to be on stage.

I see why.

Since he's also the king

of the Traditional Music Club at Ms. Tuat's place.

Thank you!

I almost forgot!

Ms. Tuat is the boss, the Queen of this place.

Hi Ms.!

Hello, you two!

Sa Sung, this is for you.

Thank you!

Have a meal with me.

Don't ask out of courtesy, I'll do it for real.

Well, the food's already done.

Here!

What?

- New scent! - New!

Mom also wants to be the queen of her own life.

Mom said

it's better

- to spend your own money! - Such a nice scent!

"For the beautiful Ms. Tuat."

How thoughtful of you.

I have something.

For you.

Oh no, don't... Hey!

It's for your boy!

Thank you, but...

Keep it.

You've already helped me a lot,

consider this a token of gratitude.

Thank you.

Okay.

Sa Sung is so lucky.

Got a Grandpa who's great at cooking.

And a mom with a sharp nose.

She can sniff out perfume like a pro.

And do you know what I'm good at?

I have no idea at all.

You'll know soon.

Come inside now, you two!

Yes!

Now there, no pork rolls

until after the meal, okay?

Yes.

Hey!

Hello!

How many did you sell today?

So-so.

But hey, I made some lucky money today.

Ms.Tuat gave me 500.000 VND.

Not to mention she even made pork rolls for Sa Sung.

Lucky you.

No one's luckier than you.

A good-looking husband.

And in-laws who pamper you like crazy.

Right on!

Honestly though,

I wish those two would live together.

It'd be easier on him.

Ms. Tuat is really cute.

I think you should just enjoy your blessings.

And if you can, share a piece with me.

A piece of what? A piece of pork roll?

A piece of land!

You hear that, Sis.

Scoop her some dirt to take home.

Why can't you ever

say anything nice at least once?

You want the land or not?

I do!

Then marry a Northerner.

Fine, I'll book a flight right now.

Quit messing around. Come downstairs for dinner.

After dinner, I'll book a flight to wherever I want.

Bye Sis!

Have a nice meal you two!

Yes! You have a nice meal as well!

Woah!

Looks so good, Dad!

Here...

For my son.

My daughter.

My goat-in-law,