Living with her 3 children, Van Chan, 50 years old, is a Cambodian dancer. She is allowed to live in the school of fine arts but she complains about her work conditions.

The film shows the events that happened recently in Cambodia by archive images. This country has known more than 3 different regimes in 50 years. We discover the Sangkum Restr Niyum when Cambodians lived happily, then the unfortunate regimes of Lon Nol and Khmer Rouge.

1: In Cambodia, Valentine’s Day is called Sweetheart’s Day. Traditional Cambodians see something sinister lurking behind the hearts and flowers; when amorous declarations lead to unprotected sex, an innocent celebration of Cupid and his arrows can turn into social problems.
2: This year, rice farmers were very happy to see their rice yields increasing. Their joy was short-lived once the high yield led to plummeting prices in the market. While the market price for their product is too low, what happens to farmers who borrow from the bank with interests to expand their rice production?

Rice People is the story of Vong Poeuw, his wife Yim Om, and their seven daughters. Rice growing is at the heart of everything in their lives, their joys, their beliefs, their survival... The plot of land is small, the family is large, and the children are growing. The balance is a fragile one. A banal incident occurs and the cycle of life is transformed into a tragic cycle.

“Facing Genocide” is a search into the personality of Khieu Samphan. The film gives insight into his mindset and his close relation to Pol Pot. It is a unique story about an ex-leader, the time before his arrest and before he is put on trial.