The Betrayal – Nerakhoon(2008)
The Betrayal – Nerakhoon Synopsis
Co-directed by acclaimed cinematographer Ellen Kuras and subject Thavisouk Phrasavath, this haunting documentary chronicles a refugee family’s epic journey from Laos in the aftermath of the secret war waged by the United States there to New York, where they find themselves fighting a different kind of war on the streets of Brooklyn. Filmed over the course of 23 years, THE BETRAYAL is a visually and emotionally stunning look at the complex ways in which the political shapes the personal.
The Betrayal – Nerakhoon (2008) is a documentary film directed by Ellen Kuras, released on November 21, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Thavisouk Phrasavath. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Ellen Kuras
- Writers:
- Thavisouk Phrasavath, Ellen Kuras
- Cinematographer:
- Ellen Kuras
- Composer:
- Howard Shore
- Status:
- Released
The Betrayal – Nerakhoon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ellen Kuras, written by Thavisouk Phrasavath and Ellen Kuras.
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The Betrayal – Nerakhoon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Betrayal – Nerakhoon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Betrayal – Nerakhoon online?
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The Betrayal – Nerakhoon (2008) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Betrayal – Nerakhoon?
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The main cast of The Betrayal – Nerakhoon (2008) includes Thavisouk Phrasavath. The film was directed by Ellen Kuras. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Betrayal – Nerakhoon released?
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The Betrayal – Nerakhoon was released on November 21, 2008 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Betrayal – Nerakhoon worth watching?
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The Betrayal – Nerakhoon (2008) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.