First They Killed My Father
Directed by Angelina Jolie
Produced by Bophana Production
A devastating, intimate account of a child's survival through one of history's worst genocides, told with unflinching emotional clarity.
A 5-year-old girl embarks on a harrowing quest for survival amid the sudden rise and terrifying reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.
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Questions people ask
Is First They Killed My Father scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of films.
Is First They Killed My Father sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.
Is First They Killed My Father violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is First They Killed My Father easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Does First They Killed My Father end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
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