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Noun Chea Character Analysis
Once Teth Sambath disclosed the secrets of his family’s past, Noun Chea seemed to show remorse and expressed that he enjoyed Teth Sambath’s company, and was sorry for his suffering. I think his response could have been genuine in that he truly had grown to appreciate Sambath’s company, but years of political speeches promoting an ideology that would result in so much bloodshed would have also made him well-practiced in expressing himself in a way that would be appealing to his listeners. He talked very slowly, giving himself time to choose his words carefully, and did not outright say he was remorseful for the very fact that his actions led to the death of his friend’s family members. Geography takes on several forms in this movie. In a sense,

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