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First They Killed My Father

First They Killed My Father

20177.42h 16m

Overview

A 5-year-old girl embarks on a harrowing quest for survival amid the sudden rise and terrifying reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.

Directed by Angelina Jolie
Written by Loung Ung, Angelina Jolie
Produced by Angelina Jolie, Rithy Panh, Ted Sarandos
Box OfficeBudget: $24.0M0

Top Cast

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Sareum Srey Moch

Loung

Phoeung Kompheak

Phoeung Kompheak

Pa

Sveng Socheata

Sveng Socheata

Ma

M

Mun Kimhak

Kim

H

Heng Dara

Meng

K

Khoun Sothea

Khouy

S

Sarun Nika

Geak

R

Run Malyna

Chaou

O

Oun Srey Neang

Keav

H

Horm Chhora

Themes & Keywords

cambodiamass murder1970sbiographygenocideprison campforced laborhistory

About First They Killed My Father

First They Killed My Father is a war, drama, history film released in 2017 exploring themes of cambodia, mass murder, 1970s, biography, genocide, prison camp. Directed by Angelina Jolie, it stars Sareum Srey Moch, Phoeung Kompheak, Sveng Socheata. A 5-year-old girl embarks on a harrowing quest for survival amid the sudden rise and terrifying reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.

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