Jacky
Originally released in 2000. Jacky is a drama film. directed by Fow Pyng Hu. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fow Pyng Hu, Eveline Wu, and Gary Guo
Synopsis
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.
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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 ...
Who directed Jacky?
Jacky was directed by Fow Pyng Hu.
How long is Jacky?
Jacky has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Jacky released?
Jacky was released on March 24, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jacky?
The main cast of Jacky includes Fow Pyng Hu, Eveline Wu, Gary Guo.