A River Changes Course (2013)

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Directed by Kalyanee Mam, A River Changes Course is a powerful documentary that explores the rapid modernization of Cambodia through the lives of three young people fighting to preserve their traditional way of life. In the deep jungle, Sav Samourn watches helplessly as massive companies destroy the forests she calls home. In a small fishing hamlet, Sari Math is forced to leave school to help his family survive as the local fish population rapidly declines. Meanwhile, Khieu Mok leaves her village for a demanding factory job in Phnom Penh to pay off her family's debts, only to find herself torn between financial necessity and her desire to be with her loved ones. This moving film captures the devastating impact of global progress on Cambodia's beautiful landscapes and the resilient spirit of its people as their world changes forever.

Director: Kalyanee Mam

Country: Other Asia

Status: Completed

Released: 2013

Genre:Documentary; Drama