Wishing Lollipop: 30 Days Return (Khmer: អំណោយស្នេហ៍ ថ្ងៃណាត់ជួប, Orm Nouy Snae Thngai Nat Choub; transl. Wishing Lollipop) is a 2023 Cambodian drama film directed by Un Bunthouern and written by Noun Molin.[1] Wishing Lollipop has been screened in Cambodian cinemas and on the Angkor DC App.[2] Wishing Lollipop was included as part of "Stories in Cambodia" at the 12th Cambodia International Film Festival.[3][4][5][6][7]
| Wishing Lollipop:30 Days Return | |
|---|---|
| អំណោយស្នេហ៍ ថ្ងៃណាត់ជួប | |
| Directed by | Un Bunthouern |
| Written by | Noun Molin |
| Produced by | Long Sovantha |
| Starring | Vy Yaro Chen Chen Sveng Socheata Tep Rindaro Kit Monorom |
| Cinematography | Jean Chhor |
| Edited by | Seng Bunsor Un Bunthouern |
Production companies | LD Entertainment LD Picture Production |
| Distributed by | Westec Media Limited |
Release dates |
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Running time | 125 min. |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Languages | Khmer Sign language |
Premise
editThe plot revolves around Kay and Norea. The mother of the first is deaf and lying in a hospital bed and he faces issue paying her medical bills. Kay has an accident and drowns but he soon can come back among the living by switching bodies with Norea but going back in time 30 days before his death.
Cast
edit- Vy Yaro as Kay
- Chen Chen as Norea
- Sveng Socheata as Kay's mom
- Tep Rindaro as doctor
Reception
editA review found that the film was "not your typical romantic comedy. The movie centers on the relationship between the character Norea, played by Chen Chen, and the character Kai, played by Vy Yaro. Their relationship brings a whole new level to the meaning of “self-love.”[8]
References
edit- ^ "'Wishing Lollipop' is Not Your Typical Romantic Comedy". Eacnews Asia. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "LD Entertainment". Angkor DC App. Retrieved 19 January 2023.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Wishing Lollipop". Stories in Cambodia, CIFF 12th. 18 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ ""Wishing Lollipop", a nearly four-year-old sign language film, has just been released in Yaro and Chen Chen". PNN News. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Leaked In "Wishing Lollipop," which leaked, the protagonist says that his body is not gone". Sabay News. Retrieved 11 January 2023.[failed verification]
- ^ "Cambodia International Film Festival" (PDF). CIFF.
- ^ Raksmey, Hong. "Film fest promotes local, draws overseas talent". phnompenhpost.com. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "'Wishing Lollipop' is Not Your Typical Romantic Comedy". EAC News. Retrieved 18 September 2023.