Three men on a trip to Pattaya, Thailand. One, a hard working Indian software engineer, has no wish to go; he's quite content staying at home with his wife and Hindu religious obligations. But his boss thinks he is in need of some recreation, so off he goes. Another, a Japanese journalist, is also sent there by his boss to, it would appear, write about Thai cuisine. However the boss has an ulterior motive, to separate the man from his daughter and if possible break up the relationship. The third, an older man, goes on his own will. He is fed up with both his wife and his life in Graz, Austria so he leaves them behind to seek a new life in Thailand.
At the center of this is Jade, young Thai prostitute who must support herself, her daughter and the girl's father, who has no job or ambition. With the help of her friend, she makes contact with several foreign men who visit the country. Thus she meets the three men. However her relationship with each of them is different. In the meantime, she looks for the one man who can support her and take her out of this kind of life.
The film highlights how differently people deal with being in another culture. One can't understand why things are so different and constantly looks for that which is familiar. Another takes delight in the new tastes and pleasures to be found. Another has little interest in his surroundings; his only goal is to find a woman to satisfy his desires.
The film is also a visual delight, at one point shifting from one country to another, showing the building style, daily life and cultural activities of each. Well worth watching.
At the center of this is Jade, young Thai prostitute who must support herself, her daughter and the girl's father, who has no job or ambition. With the help of her friend, she makes contact with several foreign men who visit the country. Thus she meets the three men. However her relationship with each of them is different. In the meantime, she looks for the one man who can support her and take her out of this kind of life.
The film highlights how differently people deal with being in another culture. One can't understand why things are so different and constantly looks for that which is familiar. Another takes delight in the new tastes and pleasures to be found. Another has little interest in his surroundings; his only goal is to find a woman to satisfy his desires.
The film is also a visual delight, at one point shifting from one country to another, showing the building style, daily life and cultural activities of each. Well worth watching.
