Buntha Nhem
Buntha Nhem

10 year old Buntha Nhem is imprisoned by the Khmer Rouge for ‘stealing’ rice. Watch Buntha’s story and see photos of where he was jailed as a child.
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Lina Tjoeng
Lina Tjoeng

As Phnom Penh becomes increasingly unstable, Lina Tjoeng’s parents insist the 15 year old depart Cambodia without them. Her flight is days before the Khmer Rouge capture the city and close the airport. Continue reading

Phiny Ung
Phiny Ung

Upon arrival in Australia, Phiny Ung and her husband produce 90 drawings to depict their experiences of the brutal Pol Pot regime. Watch Phiny’s story and see their illustrations of the Khmer Rouge era. Continue reading

Sovan Goldstraw
Sovan Goldstraw

Raised in a rural province, Sovan Goldstraw completes teacher training in the capital city, Phnom Penh. Watch Sovan’s story on video and see her Cambodian dictionary and English certificate. Continue reading

Theau Yorth
Theau Yorth

Threatened by both Vietnamese forces and the resistance army, Theau Yorth and his family decide to leave Cambodia. Watch Theau’s story and see the blanket given by a Thai villager for his baby son.
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