I Left the War (1995)

A former-soldier from the Cambodian army deserted in 1991. He lives with his wife and children in a village near Phnom Penh. He explains: “For us it’s simple: the sons of the poor go off to war, the sons of the wealthy go to town to become policemen, the sons of Party members go abroad to study.”

Director: Prum Mésar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
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Country: Cambodia, France
Language: Khmer
Original Language: km
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What is I Left the War about?
A former-soldier from the Cambodian army deserted in 1991. He lives with his wife and children in a village near Phnom Penh. He explains: “For us it’s simple: the sons of the poor go off to war, the sons of the wealthy go to town to become policemen, the sons of Party members go abroad to study.”
Who directed I Left the War?
I Left the War was directed by Prum Mésar.
How long is I Left the War?
I Left the War has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is I Left the War?
I Left the War is a Documentary film.
Where was I Left the War produced?
I Left the War was produced in Cambodia, France.