Buoyancy
“The day you lose hope, is the day you will die.”
Synopsis
An innocent Cambodian boy is sold to a Thai broker and enslaved on a fishing trawler. As fellow slaves are tortured and murdered around him, he starts to wonder if his only hope of freedom is to become as violent as his captors.
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Buoyancy | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-18
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Sarm Heng
Chakra
Thanawut Ketsaro
Rom Ran
Rous Mony
Kea
Saichia Wongwirot
Kadir
Yothin Udomsanti
Danchi
Chan Visal
Samnang
Chheung Vakhim
Friend in Waterhole
Terb Sophon
Girl from Rich Families
Phouen Nisa
Girl from Rich Families
Sareoun Sopheara
Chakra's Father
Nhim Chhun
Kravaan (Eldest Brother)
Kunthea Sngoun
Chakra's Mother
Phouern Mey Mey
Chakra's Sister
Ros Leang Hong
Chakra's Sister
Sim Lyma
Chakra's Sister
Bou Samnang
Chakra's Younger Brother
Samphos Phon
Romli
Cheap Sovichea
Minivan Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodd Rathjen
- Screenplay & Story
- Rodd Rathjen
- Original Score
- Lawrence English
- Original Title
- Buoyancy
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Cambodia, Thailand
- Spoken Languages
- Thai, Khmer
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Causeway Films, Feracious Entertainment, Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Definition Films, Anupheap Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodd Rathjen
Rodd Rathjen, Paul S. Mezey, Virak Ros
Lawrence English
Michael Latham, Matt Chang
Graeme Pereira
Rita Walsh, Samantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton, Paula Smith Arrigoni, Jonathan Duffy
Department Leadership Roster
Rita Walsh
Producer
Samantha Jennings
Producer
Kristina Ceyton
Producer
Rodd Rathjen
Director
Graeme Pereira
Editor
Bethany Ryan
Production Design
Rodd Rathjen
Screenplay
Michael Latham
Director of Photography
Leo Baker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andy Clarke
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buoyancy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buoyancy about?
An innocent Cambodian boy is sold to a Thai broker and enslaved on a fishing trawler. As fellow slaves are tortured and murdered around him, he starts to wonder if his only hope of freedom is to become as violent as his captors.
Who directed Buoyancy?
Buoyancy was directed by Rodd Rathjen.
Who stars in Buoyancy?
The principal cast of Buoyancy includes Sarm Heng, Thanawut Ketsaro, Rous Mony, Saichia Wongwirot, Yothin Udomsanti.
When was Buoyancy released and how long is it?
Buoyancy was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Buoyancy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buoyancy was composed by Lawrence English.