Underplayed Gems

Tep Sodachan (1968)

Tep Sodachan poster
Original title
រឿងទិព្វសូដាច័ន្
Directed by
Lay Nguon Heng
Genre
fantasy, romance
Country
Cambodia
Runtime
1h 43m
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This is a Cambodian film from 1968 about a love story. It follows characters navigating relationships and social expectations.

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What happens

Tep Sodachan (Khmer: ទិព្វសូដាច័ន្ទ, Tĭpv Sodachănt [tɨp soːɗaːcan]) is a widely acclaimed Cambodian film released in 1968 by Van Chan Pheap Yun. It was directed by Lay Nguon Heng and stars Kong Sam Oeurn, Vichara Dany, and Saksi Sbong. It has become one of the more enduring creations from the nation's pre-communist era and copies are still sold today. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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