Jackfruit
Synopsis
For Mít, a gender-fluid person, a life between two worlds is nothing new. Against the expectations of grandmother Roan and mother Mai, Mít is seeing Lara. But before Mít has the courage to separate from the family, Roan is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. For Mít, a part of the familiar world threatens to break away. If Roan forgets, then memories of the distant homeland of Vietnam also fade. Mít has to search for the connection between the two identities believed to be incompatible.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thuy Trang Nguyen
- Screenplay & Story
- Thuy Trang Nguyen
- Original Title
- Jackfruit
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- German, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thuy Trang Nguyen
Thuy Trang Nguyen
Katharina Hauke, Sarina Laudam
Ebru Sara Bilen
Department Leadership Roster
Katharina Hauke
Director of Photography
Thuy Trang Nguyen
Screenplay
Sarina Laudam
Director of Photography
Thuy Trang Nguyen
Director
Ebru Sara Bilen
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jackfruit
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What is Jackfruit about?
For Mít, a gender-fluid person, a life between two worlds is nothing new. Against the expectations of grandmother Roan and mother Mai, Mít is seeing Lara. But before Mít has the courage to separate from the family, Roan is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. For Mít, a part of the familiar world threatens to break away. If Roan forgets, then memories of the distant homeland of Vietnam also fade. Mít has to search for the connection between the two identities believed to be incompatible.
Who directed Jackfruit?
Jackfruit was directed by Thuy Trang Nguyen.
Who stars in Jackfruit?
The principal cast of Jackfruit includes Hồng Ngọc Lê, Dần Boldt, Mai Phương Kollath, Shari Asha Crosson.
When was Jackfruit released and how long is it?
Jackfruit was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 34m.