Films of the 2000s (Folklore, Mythology, Melodramas, Comedies and Horrors)
REAMKE (2005)
Directors: Hong Vanara
Genre: Boran
Cast: Sok Sophea, Keo Pisey
Production: Morodok
Based on the Indian epic "Ramayana," Reamke is a remake
of the 1965 Cambodian film Preah Ream Jole Kout Bunchout Neang Seda.
TUK JET OVPUK (2004)
Directors: Parn Puong Bopha
Genre: Drama
Cast: Tep Rindaro, Hum Chora, Sim Solika, Keo Pisey
Production: Angkorwat
A family drama to depict the essence of a father's
heart.
DOMNOK TUK CHEAM (2002)
Directors Sek Vanary Writerrs Kong Buncheoun
Genre: Melodrama
Cast: Eng Rithy, Keo Pich Pisey, Chayly Dalene
Production: Morodok
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TON CHEY (2003)
Directors:
Genre: Folklore
Cast: Danh Monika
Production:
The film is based on the historical Cambodian comedy folktale. Chey was destined to become a King, but prior to his birth his mother sought guidance from a fortune teller. The scheming fortune teller convinces his mother that Chey would become no more than a servant, sabotaging Chey's chances of ever reigning. Nonetheless, the clever young servant comes to prove his wittiness, and through an array of entertaining stunts, humiliates the King. The story is driven by witty humor and tear-jerking romance and drama.
MEYEA SATREY (2003)
Directors:
Genre: Folk
Cast: Suos Sotheara, Tep Rindaro, Hum Sotanith
Production: Khemara
BANANA TREE GHOST (2005)
Directors:
Genre: Folk/Horror
Cast:
Production: CP
Based on the historical Cambodian folktale of a banana tree ghost.
THE SNAKE KING'S GRANDCHILD (2007)
Directors: Fai Som Ang
Genre: Boran
Cast: Meng Bunlo, Chorn Chan Leakenna, Pen Chomrong
Production: SSB
The third episode of the classic Cambodian tale Pos Keng Kong.
The original film released in 1970, which is featured on our website's section on films of the 1960s and 1970s, starred Chea Yuthon and Dy Saveth and was twice as popular in countries like Thailand than its native country. The second 2001 sequel, also spearheaded by Fai Som Ang, which starred Tep Rindaro and Ampor Tevi, was less critically acclaimed. This third installment drew criticism towards lead actress Chan Leakenna for her provocative performance with Meng Bunlo. Although the film displays poor acting, sound editing and flawed English subtitles, it is partially definitive of Cambodian films of the 2000s.
PDEY LA'OR/GOOD HUSBAND (2003)
Directors:
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Khieu Sompeth, Sim Solika
Production: Angkorwat
A sexist husband wakes up to an unpleasant surprise, realizing that he and his wife have switched genders. Over the course of
the film, the husband and his formerly sexist peers learn about the hardships of a wife, bringing tears and laughter to the film's repetoire.
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AH KVAK AH KVEN (2004)
Directors: Ly Ny
Genre: Boran, Folklore
Cast: Tep Rindaro
Production:
Based on a Cambodian comedy folktale.
REATREY LEAK (2005)
Directors: Parn Puong Bopha
Genre: Boran
Cast: Heng Bunleap, Veth Rattana
Production: Angkorwat
The innocent daughter of a cruel wealthy man is kidnapped by a poor fellow who seeks revenge upon the girl's family for his sister's death. Over the course of the story, the two fall in love. The moral of the story is that not every family member of a wealthy family is necessarily corrupt.
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CHRUOS SNAEH PICH NIL (2002)
Directors: Sak Seton
Genre: Boran, Melodrama
Cast: Eng Rithy
Production: IVP
MORANAK MEADA (2004)
Directors: Fai Som Ang
Genre: Boran, Folklore
Cast: Heng Bunleap, Danh Monika
Production: SSB, Prasad Pich Films
Similar to Cinderella, the popular Cambodian folktale depicts the sorrowful life of Moranak who is enslaved by her step mother and two step sisters. Contrary to Cinderella, Moranak's mother is murdered by her vicious and coniving step mother and her estranged father. Ultimately Moranak finds happiness in her new found destiny with the Prince. The film sacked 2 awards in 2005, Best Motion Picture and Best Actress (Danh Monika).
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CHAO SROTOP CHEK (2003)
Directors:
Genre: Boran, Legendary
Cast: Danh Monica
Production: Tormeas
A remake of the 1960s boran film
GRATEFULNESS/KATANHO (2003)
Directors: Tith Thearith
Genre: Drama
Cast: Ly Chan SeyHa, Kov Sotheary, Reoun Narith
Sotheara
Production: CamPro
A daughter yearns for an education while caring as much as she can for her aging mother.
