A Scale Boy
Synopsis
Kavich Neang’s first film is a short documentary following Sory Chan, a 14-year-old boy who is living in Phnom Penh apart from his family. A student of Cambodian classical music, Sory lives with his mother’s friend after his mother fled a debt she couldn’t afford to pay back. Each evening after class, he carries a scale outside in a popular part of the city and asks people to weigh themselves for a small amount of money. In this urgent film, we witness Sory’s day in class, his nightly routine and a particularly difficult conversation with his mother who he meets on the street.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kavich Neang
- Original Title
- A Scale Boy
- Country of Origin
- Cambodia
- Spoken Languages
- Khmer
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kavich Neang
Rithy Panh
Department Leadership Roster
Kavich Neang
Director
Rithy Panh
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Scale Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Scale Boy about?
Kavich Neang’s first film is a short documentary following Sory Chan, a 14-year-old boy who is living in Phnom Penh apart from his family. A student of Cambodian classical music, Sory lives with his mother’s friend after his mother fled a debt she couldn’t afford to pay back. Each evening after class, he carries a scale outside in a popular part of the city and asks people to weigh themselves for a small amount of money. In this urgent film, we witness Sory’s day in class, his nightly routine and a particularly difficult conversation with his mother who he meets on the street.
Who directed A Scale Boy?
A Scale Boy was directed by Kavich Neang.
Who stars in A Scale Boy?
The principal cast of A Scale Boy includes Not specified.
When was A Scale Boy released and how long is it?
A Scale Boy was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 17m.