Thomas Fowler, a British reporter, lives a life of ease in Saigon, covering the war between French colonial powers and Communists. He's lost his passion for reporting, but his posting allows him to escape his dull life in London, including an unhappy marriage and an affair with a young Vietnamese woman, Phuong. His idyllic life is threatened when his superiors suggest he return to London, prompting him to write a major story to stay in Saigon.

The Quiet American
A captivating Vietnamese woman becomes the object of desire for a seasoned British journalist and a young American physician, setting off a romantic triangle.