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202557 minPGdocumentary

Chasing Cambodia

202557 minPGdocumentary

Johnny Phan rides across Cambodia to connect with his heritage as the son of refugees, exploring his identity as a new father and elite cyclist.

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Johnny Phan rides across Cambodia to connect with his heritage as the son of refugees, exploring his identity as a new father and elite cyclist.

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Johnny Phan rides his bike across Cambodia, seeking to connect with his heritage. As the son of refugees living in America, he faces questions about his identity. In 2025, he journeys back to the country of his parents, learning about their history and struggles. Phan balances his role as a new father with his ambition as an elite cyclist. He confronts the challenge of belonging in a world that sees him as neither fully American nor fully Cambodian.

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