BECOMING HUMAN
fiction - 99 min
Cambodia - 2025
directed by
Polen Ly
produced by
Anti-Archive
Synopsis
Thida, the spirit guardian of an old cinema facing demolition, must confront her existence as a ghost and the choice of rebirth. When she meets Hai, a living human with whom she forms a deep bond, their connection forces her to face not only her spiritual destiny but also the realities of a country undergoing profound social change.
Festivals
Biennale College - Venice International Film Festival - Italy
Window on Asian Cinema - Busan International Film Festival - Korea
Feature Competition - Namur International Film Festival - Belgium
Sutherland Competition - BFI London Film Festival - UK
Official Selection - Jakarta Film Week - Indonesia
New Talent Competition - Hong Kong Asian Film Festival - Hong Kong
NETPAC Competition - Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival - Taiwan
Horizon - Singapore International Film Festival - Singapore