First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers Page #4

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Get back to work!

And you, too.

It's better to make a mistake

and kill an innocent person

than to leave an enemy alive.

Hurry up. Make sure no one sees us.

I have something for you.

Put it in.

I have something else.

Eat this, sweetheart.

- Do you like it?

- Yes, Pa.

Just do this.

One day, when we return home,

what would you like to eat then?

I would like to eat Ma's chicken soup.

What about you, my loves?

I'd like to eat crunchy roast pork.

And I'd like to have coconut custard.

That's all I have.

Looks like someone got into the rice.

Maybe it was the rats.

It's all right. I'll hang it higher.

Kim, why are you hitting your sister?

Don't worry, sweetheart.

Come here, son.

Don't fight, children.

You have to love each other.

Don't cry. It's okay.

Don't cry.

There's no need for tears.

Go help your mother.

Don't upset her.

Ma!

Comrade.

What is it?

I have a message from Angkar.

It's about your daughter Keav.

Thank you.

Come.

You're all right.

Don't worry.

Ma is here.

I am here to take care of you.

Work faster!

Why are you standing around?

Get back to work!

What happens when people die?

At first they think

they're sleeping peacefully,

not knowing they are dead.

They sleep for three days.

And then on the third day,

they wake up.

That's when they realize they are dead.

They walk to a river,

wash the dirt from their bodies,

and start their journey to heaven

to reincarnate.

Where do they go?

I don't know.

I hope Keav won't have to come back here.

- Is Comrade Im here?

- Yes, comrade.

Comrade, what can I do for you?

Angkar needs your help

to repair the bridge near Prey Svay.

Comrade, you must come with us.

Please wait a moment, comrade.

Put on a brave face for the children.

They're waiting for me.

Time to get down, sweetheart.

Son, you're the big brother now.

Enough! Time to go!

I have to go.

It's all right.

Brothers and sisters, go to work.

Now!

Pa!

Pa, come back!

My tummy hurts.

Ma, I'm hungry.

Enough. I'm going.

Is there someone there?

If I catch you, I'll beat you to death.

- Forgive me!

- Do you hear me?

- I asked you a question!

- I'm sorry!

Eat it! Go on, eat it!

Forgive me!

Little bastard!

Now will you steal again?

I will stop!

If I catch you again...

I will kill you!

Get out of here!

Beat it!

My poor child!

I'm sorry. I tried.

I'll be gentle.

You have to leave and go far away.

You must each go in a different direction.

Kim, head south.

Chou, you must go north.

Loung, you go east.

Do you understand?

You all have to walk

until you reach a work camp.

Tell them that you are orphans

so they will take you in.

Never tell anyone your real name.

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