UNTIL THE ORCHID BLOOMS
by Polen Ly
synopsis
The construction of a dam in the Sesan River in Cambodia flooded the village of Kbal Romeas. Many villagers belonging to the Bunong indigenous minority accepted compensation from the government and were given alternative housing elsewhere. Single mother Neang keeps her spirits up, as she fishes, works the land and brings her youngest son back from the city.
international title: | Until the Orchid Blooms |
original title: | Until the Orchid Blooms |
country: | France, Cambodia |
year: | 2024 |
genre: | documentary |
directed by: | Polen Ly |
film run: | 103' |
cinematography by: | Polen Ly |
film editing: | Penda Houzangbe, Jack Atmore |
producer: | Lucas Sénécaut, Thibaut Amri, Rithy Panh |
production: | L'Oeil Vif Productions, Avant la Nuit, Anupheap Production (KH) |