The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)

2008
The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)
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Title: The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)

Original Title: Nerakhoon

Year: 2008

Info

  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • Length: 96 Minutes (1 hour 36 min)
  • Genre: Documentary

Release Dates

  • United States: November 21 2008

Plot

During Vietnam War, the U.S. government conducted a secret war in the neighboring country of Laos. When the U.S. withdrew, thousands of Laotians who fought alongside American forces were left behind to face imprisonment or execution. One family, the Phrasavaths, made the courageous decision to escape to America. There, they discovered a different kind of war.

Filmed over 23 years, THE BETRAYAL is the directorial debut of renowned cinematographer ELLEN KURAS (ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, BLOW) in a remarkable collaboration with the film's subject and co-director Thavisouk Phrasavath.

Awards

  • 2009 Academy Awards (Oscars): 1 0

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