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202089 minPGdocumentary

Return to K.I.D

202089 minPGdocumentary

Vanna Seang's family recounts their survival story, returning to Cambodia after 30 years to reconnect and heal from the trauma of escaping the Khmer Rouge.

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Return to K.I.D

2020• 89 minPG

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Vanna Seang's family recounts their survival story, returning to Cambodia after 30 years to reconnect and heal from the trauma of escaping the Khmer Rouge.

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Vanna Seang's family story unfolds in "Return to K.I.D," a documentary chronicling their return to Cambodia after 30 years. The film captures Vanna's journey with his parents, Ly Heang Seang and Norn Seang, as they reconnect with relatives and reconstruct their family history, reflecting on their escape from the Khmer Rouge. Blending themes of trauma and resilience, the documentary highlights the family's transition from a painful past to a hopeful future in Australia, serving as a poignant exploration of survival and healing.

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