The Dark Mother | មេក្រៅថ្លើម [ Feature Film - Horror ]

The Tragic Death of Noun00:00:24

Noun goes into labor, but the birth becomes complicated. As she suffers, rumors swirl in the village that she is a witch, fueled by mysterious sounds and an owl shrieking near her home.

Ostracization and Fear00:14:56

Following Noun's death, her children Soy and Dy face severe discrimination. The villagers, convinced Noun was a witch, attack her grave and harass her children, forcing them to fend for themselves.

The Children's Struggle00:46:09

Soy and Dy attempt to survive by selling homemade desserts, but they are cruelly boycotted by neighbors who refuse to buy food from a 'witch's family'. Soy struggles to reconcile her love for her mother with the hatred directed at them.

Confronting the Past01:03:00

As the harassment against the children continues, the mother's spirit attempts to reach out to her family. Her children, feeling overwhelmed and fearing for their safety, finally ask her spirit to leave them so they can find peace.

Resolution and New Beginnings01:10:13

The children's father eventually returns and relocates them. Years later, they make merits for their mother, finally finding the peace and safety that had eluded them since her tragic passing.