Lives Under The Red Light
Synopsis
A documentary film focusing on the lives of a ladyboy who work as sex workers in Phnom Penh. Most of them were kicked out from their families and came to live in Phnom Penh and ended up working in the sex industry. This film sensitively deals with the daily discrimination they face. Sex work places them at risk to gang rape, sex violence, drugs and arrests by police. This documentary offers a window onto the lives of these sex workers in modern day Cambodian society.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vanna Hem
- Original Title
- Lives Under The Red Light
- Release Date
- 31/10/2013
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vanna Hem
Department Leadership Roster
Vanna Hem
Director
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What is Lives Under The Red Light about?
A documentary film focusing on the lives of a ladyboy who work as sex workers in Phnom Penh. Most of them were kicked out from their families and came to live in Phnom Penh and ended up working in the sex industry. This film sensitively deals with the daily discrimination they face. Sex work places them at risk to gang rape, sex violence, drugs and arrests by police. This documentary offers a window onto the lives of these sex workers in modern day Cambodian society.
Who directed Lives Under The Red Light?
Lives Under The Red Light was directed by Vanna Hem.
Who stars in Lives Under The Red Light?
The principal cast of Lives Under The Red Light includes Not specified.
When was Lives Under The Red Light released and how long is it?
Lives Under The Red Light was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 15m.