I was drawn to this project because I was amazed at the strength and resourcefulness of the grassroots movement to revive Cambodia’s lost past. Stories like theirs are underrepresented in mainstream media, as such the selfless contributions of local heroes towards the betterment of humanity, go largely unnoticed and uncelebrated.
San Kim Sean, his young proteges, and the entire Bokator community were all very trusting of the verite-style film we set out to make. They bravely provided my crew and I with unlimited access to their personal lives even during the lowest and most vulnerable times in their journey. They believe in our commitment to excellence, as does the team we have assembled to edit the film back in Canada.
Despite our own struggles and setbacks, it is these high expectations, combined with their ongoing support and encouragement that continue to fuel us towards success with this film.
Mark Bochsler | Director