Films of the 2000s (Folklore, Mythology, Melodramas, Comedies and Horrors)
MEA YERNG (2004)
Directors: Borphann Yem, Kong Bunchoeun
Genre: Boran
Cast: Tep Rindaro, Prum Rotha, Svaeng Socheata
Production: Borphann Yem Films
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.
SDACH DOMREY SAW (2004)
Directors:
Genre: Boran
Cast: Chum Achun, Sovann Makara, Chorn Chan Leakenna, Svaeng Socheatha
Production: FCI
ស្តេចដំរីស or King of the White Elephant is a remake of a 1969 boran film which starred Kong Som Eun and Dy Saveth.
TEP SONGVA (2004)
Directors: Khun Buncheoun
Genre: Boran, Folklore
Cast: Sok Sophea, Eng Rithy, Veth Rattana, Heng Dalese, Heng Dary
Production: Morodok
TNGAI OSDANGKUT (2004)
Directors: Khiev Jenda
Genre: Melodrama
Cast: Eng Rithy, Ouk Somarima, Chayla Dalyne
Production: Khemara
KEO LONG KEO LAY (2004)
Directors: Huy Sann
Genre: Boran
Cast: Sok Sophea, Keo Pisey, Daravothey
Production: MK
PREAH SOTHUN KEO MANOREA (2004)
Directors: Huy Sann
Genre: Boran
Cast: Sok Sophea
Production: Huy Sann Movie Production
A remake of the pre-Khmer Rouge classic and boran folklore ព្រះសុធននាងកែវមនោហ៍រា
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.
OUN CHEU JET NASS (2004)
Directors:
Genre: Melodrama
Cast: Yuthara Channy, Nun Sotheara, Saravady
Production: Morodok
A remake of the 1970s lost film starring Kong Som Eun and Vichara Dany
ASO OUN PONG (2004)
Directors:
Genre: Melodrama
Cast: Tep Rindaro, Eng Rithy, Veth Rattana
Production: Tormeas
A remake of the pre-Khmer Rouge film
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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MOHECHATA/មហិច្ឆតា (2004)
Directors:
Genre: Horror
Cast: Tep Rindaro, Pen Chomrong, Sim Solika
Production: Angkorwat
The protagonists enter a supernatural kingdom.
KONG KAM KONG KEO (2004)
Directors: Chea Vanna, San Davong
Genre: Modern Folklore, Novel
Cast: Sok Sophea, Heng Dary, Keo Pich Pisey, Rith Tida
Production: MK
Based on a 20th century novel about a rich girl and a poor girl who look identical, the film is a remake of the 1964 classic. Legend has it that the lead actress of the 1964 film, whose name was Y Kim Sua, died on set while jumping into a lake and having both of her eyes coincidentally impaled. Her death lead to the debut of famous actress Kim Nova.
Films Listed: 15/70
