A Scale Boy
Originally released in 2010. A Scale Boy is a feature film. directed by Kavich Neang. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed A Scale Boy?
A Scale Boy was directed by Kavich Neang.
How long is A Scale Boy?
A Scale Boy has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was A Scale Boy released?
A Scale Boy was released on January 1, 2010 in theaters.