Lord Buddha has Mercy on Us

Directed by Norodom Sihanuk, colour, 25 min, 1998, Khmer version with French subtitles

Chaya, a young girl who lives with her parents in the town, falls in love with a pitiful beggar named Mol who happens to be disabled. Against the will of her father, the young girl is ready to leave her parents and go live with her beloved in the village. Other villagers are moved and take care of the young couple because Mol sacrificed himself for defending the country and got injured during the military service…

Couple in a Previous Life

Directed by Norodom Sihanuk, colour, 37 min, 1998, Khmer version with French subtitles

Sorin is a young girl who lives with her parents, Sok and San. At night, she likes going out which sparks gossips. Some neighbours believe Sorin sees her lover every night. To discipline her, the parents decide to send her spend some time in their temple of the district with the aim to become later a nun. Then, she starts dreaming of a male figure who presents himself as her husband in a previous life…