What is Cyclo?
Cyclo is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 123 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 27, 1995
- Studios
- Les Productions Lazennec, La Sept Cinéma, Lumière
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
Cyclo is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A young cyclo driver battles poverty and crime in the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City.”
- Authentic portrait of Vietnam’s city life
- Compelling look at survival and family duty
- Atmospheric depiction of the cyclo underworld
- Slow pacing may challenge some viewers
- Depicts harsh poverty, which can be unsettling
Watch it if you appreciate gritty, character-driven stories about survival in modern Vietnam.
The film’s bleak atmosphere and depiction of poverty make it suitable for mature audiences.
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Who is the protagonist?
A young cyclo driver trying to support his two sisters and grandfather.
Where is the film set?
In modern-day Ho Chi Minh City.
Why does the protagonist turn to crime?
Poverty and the need to provide for his family push him into petty crime.
Who does he work for?
He does petty crimes for a mysterious Madame who rents him his cyclo.
What themes does the film explore?
It explores poverty, family responsibility, and descent into criminality.