The People of Angkor (2004)

Set in Angkor Wat, the film explores a young boy's connections to the people, the ancient ruins, and the visitors who come to see them. The myths and legends carved into the temple's stones intertwine with the realities of contemporary Cambodia. The film gently conveys the lasting effects of civil war, the disparity between urban and rural life, and the boy’s uncertain hopes for the future, using evocative imagery and a measured pace to stir emotion.