A Scale Boy (2010)

A Scale Boy (2010) poster

Kavich Neang’s first film is a short documentary following Sory Chan, a 14-year-old boy who is living in Phnom Penh apart from his family. A student of Cambodian classical music, Sory lives with his mother’s friend after his mother fled a debt she couldn’t afford to pay back. Each evening after class, he carries a scale outside in a popular part of the city and asks people to weigh themselves for a small amount of money. In this urgent film, we witness Sory’s day in class, his nightly routine and a particularly difficult conversation with his mother who he meets on the street.

Director: Kavich Neang
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date:
Country: Cambodia
Language: Khmer
Original Language: km
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Scale Boy about?
Kavich Neang’s first film is a short documentary following Sory Chan, a 14-year-old boy who is living in Phnom Penh apart from his family. A student of Cambodian classical music, Sory lives with his mother’s friend after his mother fled a debt she couldn’t afford to pay back. Each evening after class, he carries a scale outside in a popular part of the city and asks people to weigh themselves for a small amount of money. In this urgent film, we witness Sory’s day in class, his nightly routine and a particularly difficult conversation with his mother who he meets on the street.
Who directed A Scale Boy?
A Scale Boy was directed by Kavich Neang.
How long is A Scale Boy?
A Scale Boy has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
Where was A Scale Boy produced?
A Scale Boy was produced in Cambodia.