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First They Killed My Father

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.

20172h 16mRWar, Drama, History

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About First They Killed My Father

Directors
Angelina Jolie
Cast
Sareum Srey Moch, Phoeung Kompheak, Sveng Socheata, Mun Kimhak, Heng Dara, Khoun Sothea
Genres
War, Drama, History
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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