Two small-time burglars kidnap the son of a wealthy businessman, demanding twenty thousand dollars. But when they discover that the boy is a victim of parental abuse, they face a moral dilemma that blurs the line between criminals and protectors.

drama, comedy. 12 mins.

Screening Dates:

Toronto, Ont. - Reelworld Film Festival - October 17th, 6 PM
Chilliwack, B.C. - Chilliwack Independent Film Festival - October 26th, 4 PM
Philadelphia, Penn. - Philadelphia Asian Film Festival - November 8th
Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Asian Film Festival - November 9th, 7:15 PM

Director Statement

When I was seven years old, I experienced a home invasion while home alone. The men who broke in were from my community, people I recognized. Years later, I made mistakes of my own, and began to see how cycles of criminality repeat.

I grew up in a tight-knit Cambodian community and realized, later, how little guidance we had. Our parents were often uneducated country folks, affected by war and genocide, trying to figure things out. At home, discipline was harsh, an attempt to "teach" us. Meanwhile, my peers and I were out in the world, trying to see what works and what doesn't, like blind mice, bumping and scratching into one another, trying to get figure things out.

This film is about mistakes and agency. It is about choosing peace over violence, and taking responsibility not only for ourselves but also for the next generation. This is a much needed love letter to my community, to forgive our mistakes so we can do better.

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Writer & Director ... Richard Dang
Producer ... Dila Dokuzoğlu
Executive Producer ... Temilola Adebayo
Starring Mike Dara, Brendan Tan, Nicco Lorenzo Garcia, and Eliot Dahan