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Diamond Island

Diamond Island

2016Movie⏱️ 1h 41mNot Rated
Drama
6.6
IMDB Rating
680 votes

An adolescent who leaves rural Cambodia to become a construction worker only to be reunited with his missing older brother.

Director
Davy Chou
Writers
Davy Chou, Claire Maugendre
Stars
Sobon Nuon, Cheanick Nov, Madeza Chhem
Release Date
October 26, 2016
Language
Central Khmer
Country
Cambodia, France, Germany, Switzerland, Thailand
🏆 5
Wins
🎯 5
Nominations
💬 3
Reviews
📋 1.0K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Sobon Nuon
Sobon Nuon
as Bora
👤
Cheanick Nov
as Solei
👤
Madeza Chhem
as Aza
👤
Mean Korn
as Dy
👤
Samnang Nut
as Virak
👤
Samnang Khim
as Lakena
👤
Sophyna Meng
as Mesa
👤
Jany Min
as Lida
👤
Sreyroth Dom
as James
👤
Batham Oun
as Blue

💰 Box Office

$81,613
Worldwide Gross

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Color
Color
Production
Aurora Films, Arte France Cinéma, Anti-Archive

🏷️ Keywords

long lost brotherbrother brother relationshipmother son relationshipcambodiacambodian

🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

UrbanLens FF Review: Slightly Dull Coming-Of-Age Drama / Grade C+
by nairtejas2020-12-04
6/10

"The electronic music of Diamond Island stood out for me as I entered the dull life of Bora, its protagonist, who moves to Phnom Penh in search of a better livelihood. The story then narrates his coming-of-age as he mingles with his long lost brother and his charismatic life and friends in the Cambodian city that is characterized by late night parties and concerts, riding and driving fancy vehicles, romance, and everything that he was not accustomed to when he was in his native, a village. It's a fine watch, especially when you observe the Cambodian culture, but in terms of international c..."

📖 Synopsis

An adolescent who leaves rural Cambodia to become a construction worker only to be reunited with his missing older brother.