Teav's Mother

Movie"A different perspective on Tum Teav, a folktale about a romantic tragedy in nineteenth-century Cambodia."
Audience Score
80
Teav's Mother
NR 24 minDrama, Animation
The plot revolves around a young Buddhist monk named Tum who falls in love with a lovely girl named Teav. After returning to his native province, King Reamea invites Tum to sing at the royal palace. Teav's mother decides to marry her daughter to the son of Archun, the province's governor. However, Reamea urges that she marry the Cambodian monarch instead. Teav is brought to the palace, and Tom performs a song about his love for her. Reamea agrees to let the pair marry, but Archun murders Tum and Teav. Reamea instructs Archun's entire family to be buried.
StarringSor SokunthyIv ThavuthPin Samneang
DirectorTie Colin
WritersMoeun LeangengPreah Botumthera Som

Movie Details

Movie Budget:$5,000
Original Language:Central Khmer
Production Companies:AKARA Animation
Teav's Mother on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
animationcambodia