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Further and Further Away follows a poignant story in northeastern Cambodia, where a young indigenous Bunong woman and her older brother prepare for their final day in their rural village. Their imminent move to the capital city represents a pursuit of greater opportunities, with her brother eagerly anticipating the change. In contrast, the young woman is haunted by a sense of loss, as their village was submerged years ago due to the construction of a nearby hydroelectric dam.


The film captures the emotional complexity of their situation, highlighting the brother’s excitement for a new chapter and the sister’s deep nostalgia for their vanished homeland. As they navigate their last day in a place that holds their past, the film delves into themes of displacement, cultural erosion, and the stark contrasts between rural and urban life. Through their journey, Further and Further Away explores the personal and collective costs of development on indigenous communities and their ancestral lands.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    24 minutes
  • Language
    Bunong, Khmer
  • Country
    Cambodia
  • Genre
    Forced to Adapt
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Social Media
  • Director
    Polen Ly
  • Screenwriter
    Polen Ly
  • Producer
    Daniel Mattes, Davy Chou, Sophea Kim
  • Co-Producer
    Loy Te
  • Cast
    Bopha Oul, Phanny Loem
  • Cinematographer
    Polen Ly
  • Editor
    Kavich Neang
  • Sound Design
    Vincent Villa