Rice People
អ្នកស្រែ
Synopsis
A poor, rural Cambodian family slowly disintegrates during the cycle of a single rice crop.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Peng Phan
Yim Om, mother
Mom Soth
Yong Poeuv, father
Chhim Naline
Sakha, oldest daughter
Va Simorn
Sokhoeun
Sophy Sodany
Sokhon
Muong Danyda
Sophon
Pen Sopheary
Sophoeun
Proum Mary
Sophat
Sam Kourour
Sopheap
Noy Samnang
Ming Voeun
Phang Chamroeun
Man
Chou Saokhun
Voth
Daniel Hung Meas
Pou Mann
Sou Bottra
Savuth
Say
Kheam
Chorn Torn
Yem
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 30, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rithy Panh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ève Deboise, Rithy Panh, Shahnon Ahmad
- Original Score
- Marc Marder
- Original Title
- អ្នកស្រែ
- Country of Origin
- Cambodia, Germany, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Khmer
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, La Sept Cinéma, TSR, JBA Production, Thelma Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rithy Panh
Ève Deboise, Rithy Panh, Shahnon Ahmad
Marc Marder
Jacques Bouquin
Marie-Christine Rougerie, Andrée Davanture
Jacques Bidou, Pierre-Alain Meier
Department Leadership Roster
Rithy Panh
Director
Ève Deboise
Writer
Rithy Panh
Writer
Jacques Bouquin
Director of Photography
Marie-Christine Rougerie
Editor
Jacques Bidou
Producer
Andrée Davanture
Editor
Pierre-Alain Meier
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rice People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rice People about?
A poor, rural Cambodian family slowly disintegrates during the cycle of a single rice crop.
Who directed Rice People?
Rice People was directed by Rithy Panh.
Who stars in Rice People?
The principal cast of Rice People includes Peng Phan, Mom Soth, Chhim Naline, Va Simorn, Sophy Sodany.
When was Rice People released and how long is it?
Rice People was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Rice People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rice People was composed by Marc Marder.
Is Rice People based on a book or true story?
Rice People is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shahnon Ahmad".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rice People?
Rice People holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).