Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Virtual Showcase

CTFF presents: Khmer Americana + Q&A

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BITTER MELONS
When Sophia is tasked with delivering bitter melons to her estranged father, she grapples with her pain and must decide whether or not to confront her past.
FLOAT
FLOAT is a hip-hop laced ode to rainy mid-1990s Seattle centered around a first generation Cambodian immigrant trying to find his place in the world.
PAULINA
Paulina, a 17 year old girl living in the Cambodian gambling community, struggles with her father and the realities of addiction.
REMOVAL
A mother seeks help for her son, a Cambodian ex-gangster turned family man who faces deportation.
Q&A: Khmer Americana
Join us for a discussion with the filmmakers of these Cambodian American short films, hosted by Cambodia Town Film Festival co-founders Caylee So & praCh Ly.
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Co-presented with: Cambodia Town Film Festival



The Cambodia Town Film Festival showcases the very best in Cambodian cinema. From narrative animation to documentary features, from original shorts to award-winning independent films, the festival highlights the exciting work done by Khmer/American filmmakers.


Community Partners: Khmer Alumni Association, KhmerLife


Sophia, a female line cook, is tasked with delivering bitter melons to her estranged father. Throughout this particular day, she grapples with her pain and must decide whether or not to confront her past, and deliver the bitter melons.


  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    26 minutes
  • Language
    Central Khmer, English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    LA
  • Director
    Thavary Krouch
  • Screenwriter
    Thavary Krouch, Daniel Lamkin
  • Producer
    Daniel Lamkin, Jess Wright, Corey Gilbert, Maria Roxas
  • Cast
    Pisay Pao, Channy Chhi Laux, Theavuth Chourb, Japhet Balaban, Hector Vargas, Arun Sampanthavivat, Sinath Khoeun
  • Cinematographer
    Herman Asph
  • Editor
    Felix Piñeiro
  • Sound Design
    John Wong
  • Music
    David Deutsch
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