Cambodian Son is a 2014 documentary film about the journey of Kosal Khiev from prisoner in America to a world-class poet in Cambodia.
[1] The documentary follows Kosal's life after receiving the most important performance invitation of his career—to represent the Kingdom of Cambodia at the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
The film traces the impact and significance of this moment for Kosal, his friends, family, mentors and a growing international fan base.
From teaching literacy at a Cambodian dumpsite to performing at the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, Kosal soon realizes with his new freedom comes great responsibility.
After the performances end and the London stage becomes a faint memory, Kosal is once again left alone to answer the central question in his life: "How do you survive when you belong nowhere?"