The Dark Mother

Set in historical Cambodia, this drama and horror film follows a pregnant woman named Nuon who fears for her unborn child's survival. While her husband is away, the people of her village label her the Dark Mother. Nuon struggles to protect her baby, but the local children avoid her out of fear. After being torn away from her family, she is left in despair, concluding that a mother must be with her children regardless of whether she is human or a ghost.

The film was produced by Sastra Film and written by Sorn Sreylin. It marks the first entry in a series of films directed by Kou Darachan, who has since directed nine other titles, including The Dark Mother 2 and Disturbed. The lead role of Nuon was played by Seng ChanLaiee. Produced with a budget of 1 million USD, the movie has a runtime of 90 minutes.