Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House

About this location

Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House – The riverside residence that brought the story of Sa Dec to world cinema. An ancient house can preserve much more than just a family history. At the Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French architectural styles coexist in a single space, while the love story between Huynh Thuy Le and the novelist Marguerite Duras propelled Sa Dec into international literature and cinema. The intersection of personal memory, architecture, and old urban life provides a unique texture for stories imbued with nostalgia. Built in 1895 and renovated in 1917, the house covers an area of approximately 258 m². The exterior features a traditional Vietnamese design with yin-yang roof tiles and curved gables, while the interior utilizes wooden structures, thick brick walls, and numerous decorative details influenced by Chinese culture. The house served as the primary filming location for the movie 'The Lover' (L'Amant). This location is highly suitable for psychological dramas, romances, historical films, period pieces, international productions, fashion commercials, and projects requiring a blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and French architectural aesthetics. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: Thanh Nien Newspaper.

Location rules

• Do not rearrange, move, or lean equipment against wooden furniture, cabinets, altars, or antique furnishings.
• Do not use adhesive tape, nails, or any fixing materials directly on walls, doors, or wooden structures.
• Any changes to the layout for filming purposes must be agreed upon with the management unit before implementation.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• The ancient house has a relatively enclosed space and limited area, making it difficult to set up large lighting rigs and heavy filming equipment.