Nine Circles of Hell

Jul 1, 1988

1h 45m

★ 5.4

Overview

As the Khmer Rouge carves a path of death throughout the land, a Czech doctor falls in love with a Cambodian woman. Their relationship, though sorely strained by the war's horrors, produces a child. The doctor is separated from his family once Pol Pot assumes control.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Filmové studio Barrandov

Ministry of Culture & Fine Arts of The Kingdom of Cambodia

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Cast

Khema Sun

Oum Sovanny

Tomáš David

Milan Kňažko

Rath Thong

Heng Chanrith

Thyda

Ban Thavy

Chivan

Nov Channary

Pon

Khuon Chhum

Chief Doctor Samek

Jiří Samek

Dalibor Hrádek

Jiří Schmitzer

Kubeš

Jan Schmid

Kalivoda

Milan Lasica

Emil

Bronislav Poloczek

Dana

Radka Stupková

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