Talking to the Trees (2012)
Mia, a beautiful and successful Paris based photographer, bored by her bourgeois existence, flies to Cambodia to surprise her timber trader husband Xavier. But her hope for a romantic welcome are dashed when she spies her husband in a brothel having sex with an eleven year-old, Srey. Mia, her world turned upside down, resolves to rescue Srey and return her to the remote village from where she was abducted.
Director: Ilaria Borrelli
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Cast
- Ilaria Borrelli - Mia
- Philippe Caroit - Xavier
- Setha Moniroth - Srey
- Yang Sreypich - Malin
- Kiri Sovann - Daa
- Sen Somnag - Sanan
- Khoun Vothy - Paavo
- Vanyoth Lay - Muny
Screenplay
Cinematography: David Vlasits
Production: Capetoste Pictures
Country: Cambodia, Italy
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cambodia, woman director, child sex trade
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Talking to the Trees about?
- Mia, a beautiful and successful Paris based photographer, bored by her bourgeois existence, flies to Cambodia to surprise her timber trader husband Xavier. But her hope for a romantic welcome are dashed when she spies her husband in a brothel having sex with an eleven year-old, Srey. Mia, her world turned upside down, resolves to rescue Srey and return her to the remote village from where she was abducted.
- Who directed Talking to the Trees?
- Talking to the Trees was directed by Ilaria Borrelli.
- Who stars in Talking to the Trees?
- Talking to the Trees stars Ilaria Borrelli, Philippe Caroit, Setha Moniroth, Yang Sreypich, Kiri Sovann, Sen Somnag.
- How long is Talking to the Trees?
- Talking to the Trees has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Talking to the Trees?
- Talking to the Trees is a Drama film.
- Where was Talking to the Trees produced?
- Talking to the Trees was produced in Cambodia, Italy.