Tropic of Emerald (1997)
Theo Staats arrives at his uncle's rubber plantation in 'Our' Indies, The Emerald Belt. He meets Ems, the beautiful singer of the club, and falls head over heels for her. Ems, who comes from a poor Indonesian-European family, does not want to betray her Dutch husband, to whom she owes her status, but she cannot suppress her feelings. The Emerald Belt follows their passionate affair for ten years: from 1939, when the Dutch are carefree and enjoying their colonial power; through the Japanese invasion in 1942 and the difficult war years that will separate the lovers; to the struggle that led to Indonesian independence in 1949, when they are faced with a new choice.
Director: Orlow Seunke
Release Date: October 2, 1997
Cast
- Bram van der Vlugt - Herman
- Pierre Bokma - Theo Staats
- Esmée de la Bretonière - Ems
- Christine Hakim - Suti
Country: Netherlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Orlow Seunke
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tropic of Emerald about?
- Theo Staats arrives at his uncle's rubber plantation in 'Our' Indies, The Emerald Belt. He meets Ems, the beautiful singer of the club, and falls head over heels for her. Ems, who comes from a poor Indonesian-European family, does not want to betray her Dutch husband, to whom she owes her status, but she cannot suppress her feelings. The Emerald Belt follows their passionate affair for ten years: from 1939, when the Dutch are carefree and enjoying their colonial power; through the Japanese invasion in 1942 and the difficult war years that will separate the lovers; to the struggle that led to Indonesian independence in 1949, when they are faced with a new choice.
- Who directed Tropic of Emerald?
- Tropic of Emerald was directed by Orlow Seunke.
- Who stars in Tropic of Emerald?
- Tropic of Emerald stars Bram van der Vlugt, Pierre Bokma, Esmée de la Bretonière, Christine Hakim.
- Where was Tropic of Emerald produced?
- Tropic of Emerald was produced in Netherlands.