First They Killed My Father (Netflix)
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| Released: | September 15, 2017 |
| Director: | Angelina Jolie |
| Producer: | Angelina Jolie, Michael Vieira, Rithy Panh, Ted Sarandos |
| Studio: | Netflix |
| Cast: | Sareum Srey Moch, Phoeung Kompheak, Sveng Socheata |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Length: | 135 minutes |
First They Killed My Father (Netflix) Synopsis
This Netflix original film is the adaptation of Cambodian author and human rights activist Loung Ung’s gripping memoir of surviving the deadly Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1978. The story is told through her eyes, from the age of five, when the Khmer Rouge came to power. The film depicts the indomitable spirit and devotion of Loung and her family as they struggle to stay together during the Khmer Rouge years.