Asia-International Competition
CHANT OF THE DESERT FLOWER
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A young man prepares to meet his mother for the first time, a woman shaped by traumatic past and his birth. As they come face to face, an awkward, fragile conversation unfolds, revealing unspoken pain, longing, and years of questions. Through hesitant words and shared silences, they begin a quiet journey toward understanding and healing.
- Director
- Sophea Kim
- Time
- 00:15:36
- Country
- Cambodia
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2026
- Cast
- RYNET MA (as "Mother"), VONG NORAKSATYA (as "Borith")
Awards Nominations
Official Selection - Cambodia International Film Festival 2026
Director
Sophea Kim
Born in post-war Cambodia, Sophea grew up amid hardship, turning to the arts for healing while studying French. She entered film in 2007 on Rithy Panh’s "The Sea Wall", later working with notable directors. After her awarded debut short "Grey Feather", she now develops films exploring society through a distinct cinematic voice.
Cast
RYNET MA (as "Mother"), VONG NORAKSATYA (as "Borith")
Screening
Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| WITH HARAJUKU HALL | 2026.06.08 [Mon] 15:10-17:00 |
Online Screening
| Online | schedule | Online Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Online Screening | 2026.06.11 [Thu] - 2026.06.30 [Tue] |
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Talented Cambodian women Artists have joined this project to make it unique. When the film could combine and extend the creativity using many art forms, including paintings, music to describe the story and driven audience to feel this metaphor without direct acting.