Blood Border: Cambodia's Second Killing Field

Blood Border: Cambodia's Second Killing Field (2026)

សោកនាដកម្មភ្នំខ្មោច

An unforgettable true story, told through the memories of Mengly J. Quach.

During the war between the Khmer Rouge forces and the Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation in 1979, Channdy and his family flee Cambodia along with another thousands of Cambodian people, hoping to find safety in a third country. After seeking refuge in Thailand, they are promised a new journey to freedom but instead, they are taken to the remote Dangrek Mountains, where a terrifying ordeal begins.

Date of release
2026-11-06
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Drama, History, War
Director
Leak Lyda

Casting

Interesting facts

Blood Border: Cambodia's 2nd Killing Fields is an upcoming Cambodian biographical drama thriller film based on the memories of Mengly J. Quach, who was forced down the Dângrêk Mountains by Thai soldiers in 1979. The film is directed by Leak Lyda. A film about the second Killing Fields in Cambodia during the Dangrek Incident.

Production

In January 2026, it was announced on the first day of filming that production costs would total $25,556.

Mr.Rath Sreang, Deputy Commander of the Royal Cambodian Military Police and Commander of the Phnom Penh Royal Cambodian Military Police, provided firearms, specialized equipment, and a team of experts to support the filming.

The production of Blood Border: Cambodia's 2nd Killing Fields drew significant criticism from various Thai media outlets during its filming.

The film was shot in Kirirom National Park from January to April 2026.

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