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Diamond Island

2016 · 1 h 41 min
Directed by Davy Chou · Cambodia · Contemporary Asian Cinema
Drama

Where to watch in the United States: Stream: Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.

Cast

Sobon Nuon Cheanick Nov Madeza Chhem Mean Korn Samnang Nut Samnang Khim

Credits

Written by: Davy Chou

Plot

Bora, an 18-year-old, leaves his village to work on the construction sites of Diamond Island, a project for an ultra-modern paradise for the rich and a symbol of tomorrow’s Cambodia. He befriends his fellow workers and finds his elder brother, the charismatic Solei, who went missing five years earlier.

Sinekatalog’s take

Diamond Island (2016) is a Cambodian drama directed by Davy Chou. It stars Sobon Nuon, Cheanick Nov and Madeza Chhem. It runs 101 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.6 / 10 (690 votes)
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