Jacky


1h 17m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Dutch-born Jacky is the easy-going son of Chinese immigrants. When his domineering mother arranges for him to marry Chi Chi, Jacky goes along without complaining. Living in Amsterdam with his new wife, Jacky takes the everyday conflicts between his two cultures with a dry humor.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Fortissimo Films; Fow Pyng Hu; Vpro
Distribution Company
A-Film Distribution

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 17m

Synopsis

Dutch-born Jacky is the easy-going son of Chinese immigrants. When his domineering mother arranges for him to marry Chi Chi, Jacky goes along without complaining. Living in Amsterdam with his new wife, Jacky takes the everyday conflicts between his two cultures with a dry humor.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Fortissimo Films; Fow Pyng Hu; Vpro
Distribution Company
A-Film Distribution

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 17m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Feature directorial debut for Fow Pyng Hu and Brat Ljatifi.

Shown at Cannes International Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) May 10-21, 2000.

Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (Variety Critics' Choice) July 5-15, 2000.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Main Program) January 26 - February 6, 2000.

color

dialogue Mandarin and Dutch