Don't Sleep
កុំដេក
Synopsis
In 1969, a Khmer woman marries a French Ex-drug dealer. Addicted to drugs from a young age, he becomes physically abusive to his new wife, playing music as he beats her to cover the sound of her cries. One day the wife finds the courage to defend herself, and in doing so, breaks her husbands prized record player. In a blind rage the husband slits his wifes throat with a shard of the broken disc that had been playing at the time, killing her immediately. 15 years later, the Frenchman's son brings his family to stay at the house in Cambodia. What lies in wait for them at their new house?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sem Visal
- Screenplay & Story
- Sem Visal
- Original Title
- កុំដេក
- Country of Origin
- Cambodia
- Spoken Languages
- Khmer
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Wonder Film Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sem Visal
Sem Visal
Sem Visal
Srun Kimhour
Department Leadership Roster
Sem Visal
Director
Sem Visal
Writer
Srun Kimhour
Producer
Sem Visal
Editor
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What is Don't Sleep about?
In 1969, a Khmer woman marries a French Ex-drug dealer. Addicted to drugs from a young age, he becomes physically abusive to his new wife, playing music as he beats her to cover the sound of her cries. One day the wife finds the courage to defend herself, and in doing so, breaks her husbands prized record player. In a blind rage the husband slits his wifes throat with a shard of the broken disc that had been playing at the time, killing her immediately. 15 years later, the Frenchman's son brings his family to stay at the house in Cambodia. What lies in wait for them at their new house?
Who directed Don't Sleep?
Don't Sleep was directed by Sem Visal.
Who stars in Don't Sleep?
The principal cast of Don't Sleep includes Kirsty-Marie Day, Bidaut Derek Adam, Serrell Gregoire, Devi Juralina.
When was Don't Sleep released and how long is it?
Don't Sleep was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.