Tropic of Emerald
Gordel van smaragd
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orlow Seunke
- Screenplay & Story
- Orlow Seunke, Mieke de Jong
- Original Score
- Menno Daams, Beatrice van der Poel
- Original Title
- Gordel van smaragd
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Indonesia, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian, Japanese, Dutch
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orlow Seunke
Orlow Seunke, Mieke de Jong
Menno Daams, Beatrice van der Poel
Orlow Seunke
Wim Lehnhausen, Orlow Seunke
Department Leadership Roster
Orlow Seunke
Director
Wim Lehnhausen
Producer
Orlow Seunke
Producer
Orlow Seunke
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tropic of Emerald
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Tropic of Emerald includes Bram van der Vlugt, Pierre Bokma, Esmée de la Bretonière, Christine Hakim, Elske Falkena.
When was Tropic of Emerald released and how long is it?
Tropic of Emerald was released in 1997 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Tropic of Emerald?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tropic of Emerald was composed by Menno Daams, Beatrice van der Poel.