Blue Bayou – Justin Chon Scripted, Directed, and Acted with Alicia Vikander
(Young up-and-coming actress Sydney Kowalske gives in a stunning performance as Antonio and Kathy’s daughter, Jesse LeBlanc, in Blue Bayou, which is only her second movie, and fourth acting effort altogether, to date.Sep 17, 2021)
At Cannes with Linh Dan Pham
Blue Bayou is a must see, Justin Chon spent four years, scripting, getting the steller cast.
Justin Chon begged Alicia Vikander to work him. Alicia Vikander was impressed that Justin Chon was familiar with her early film. (See youtube here with great responses.)
Alicia Vikander spent time in New Orleans to learn the accent.
Alicia Vikander from “Pure”, A gem of Swedish Cinema.