Jacky (2000)
Jacky is a Chinese kid aged 25 of emigrant parents who lives in a terraced house in Eindhoven with his mother. He grew up in the vacuum between two cultures. He is intelligent but lacks the energy to steer his life in a specific direction. Jacky's calm life is disrupted when his mother urges him to marry a girl from China, following tradition, and leave the parental home. Before he realises, he is living with the young Chinese Chi-Chi in a new apartment in Amsterdam. Chi-Chi has trouble finding her feet in her new surroundings. Her mother-in-law is not keen on her and it is difficult for her to build an intimate relationship with Jacky.
Director: Fow Pyng Hu, Brat Ljatifi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: March 24, 2000
Cast
- Fow Pyng Hu - Jacky
- Eveline Wu
- Gary Guo
Country: Netherlands
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, 普通话, Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Fow Pyng Hu, Brat Ljatifi
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jacky about?
- Jacky is a Chinese kid aged 25 of emigrant parents who lives in a terraced house in Eindhoven with his mother. He grew up in the vacuum between two cultures. He is intelligent but lacks the energy to steer his life in a specific direction. Jacky's calm life is disrupted when his mother urges him to marry a girl from China, following tradition, and leave the parental home. Before he realises, he is living with the young Chinese Chi-Chi in a new apartment in Amsterdam. Chi-Chi has trouble finding her feet in her new surroundings. Her mother-in-law is not keen on her and it is difficult for her to build an intimate relationship with Jacky.
- Who directed Jacky?
- Jacky was directed by Fow Pyng Hu, Brat Ljatifi.
- Who stars in Jacky?
- Jacky stars Fow Pyng Hu, Eveline Wu, Gary Guo.
- How long is Jacky?
- Jacky has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Jacky?
- Jacky is a Drama film.
- Where was Jacky produced?
- Jacky was produced in Netherlands.