Cyclo
When a poor bicycle-taxi driver has his cyclo stolen, he is forced into a life of crime. Meanwhile, his sister becomes a prostitute. Ho Chi Minh City, 1995: a young cyclo driver works tirelessly to su…
Cyclo
When a poor bicycle-taxi driver has his cyclo stolen, he is forced into a life of crime. Meanwhile, his sister becomes a prostitute. Ho Chi Minh City, 1995: a young cyclo driver works tirelessly to support his family, but they, too, understand the meaning of sacrifice. His older sister studies in the morning and works in restaurant kitchens until late at night; the youngest shines shoes on the street; and their grandfather wears himself out pumping up bicycle tires by the roadside. When the young man's work tool is stolen, he is forced to take his first step into the world of illegality. His employers will then push him further and further. Up to the breaking point? —Volker Boehm
Cyclo
Crime,Drama
Film Details
When a poor bicycle-taxi driver has his cyclo stolen, he is forced into a life of crime. Meanwhile, his sister becomes a prostitute. Ho Chi Minh City, 1995: a young cyclo driver works tirelessly to support his family, but they, too, understand the meaning of sacrifice.
His older sister studies in the morning and works in restaurant kitchens until late at night; the youngest shines shoes on the street; and their grandfather wears himself out pumping up bicycle tires by the roadside. When the young man's work tool is stolen, he is forced to take his first step into the world of illegality. His employers will then push him further and further.
Up to the breaking point? —Volker Boehm.