Out of the Poison Tree
“The antidote is truth.”
Synopsis
On the eve of the long-awaited Khmer Rouge trial, an American survivor of the genocide returns to Cambodia hoping to unlock the mystery of her father's disappearance in 1975. Thida Buth Mam's quest intersects with many silent voices: widows, survivors from remote villages, monks and even former perpetrators. Her search for the truth stirs up the fractured pieces of one family's nightmare, unearths an unimaginable heartbreak and ultimately shines light on a people's broken silence.
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May 10, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Beth Pielert
- Screenplay & Story
- Beth Pielert
- Original Score
- Ryan Delancey, PraCh Ly
- Original Title
- Out of the Poison Tree
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Good Film Works
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Beth Pielert
Beth Pielert
Ryan Delancey, PraCh Ly
Fawn Yacker, Beth Pielert
Beth Pielert, Jennifer Abbott
Beth Pielert
Department Leadership Roster
Beth Pielert
Director
Beth Pielert
Editor
Beth Pielert
Writer
Beth Pielert
Producer
Jennifer Abbott
Editor
Fawn Yacker
Director of Photography
Beth Pielert
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Out of the Poison Tree about?
On the eve of the long-awaited Khmer Rouge trial, an American survivor of the genocide returns to Cambodia hoping to unlock the mystery of her father's disappearance in 1975. Thida Buth Mam's quest intersects with many silent voices: widows, survivors from remote villages, monks and even former perpetrators. Her search for the truth stirs up the fractured pieces of one family's nightmare, unearths an unimaginable heartbreak and ultimately shines light on a people's broken silence.
Who directed Out of the Poison Tree?
Out of the Poison Tree was directed by Beth Pielert.
Who stars in Out of the Poison Tree?
The principal cast of Out of the Poison Tree includes Thida Mam.
When was Out of the Poison Tree released and how long is it?
Out of the Poison Tree was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Out of the Poison Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Out of the Poison Tree was composed by Ryan Delancey, PraCh Ly.