THEI AI

Welcome to the Khmer version of THEI AI. Meaning “bong paoun” in Khmer, THEI AI is a drama  in the Cham language and takes place in Santa Ana, California near Bishop Manor where a small community of Cham live.

CAST
Alung … Magul Ahmath
Angeh … Nasia Ahmath
Atid … Rusaly Mohammad
Mahmod … AbdulRozaq Kasom Osman
Mnheind … Diane Le
Ken … Ken Nguyen
Chato … Moslim Smael
Gun Dealer … Manuel Enriquez
Ong Tuon … Math Ya
Avan (Mahmod’s Sister) … Khadijah Math
Hakim … Yousos Res
Mo … Sabardine Phar
Nur … Sakriya Smael
Fauzi … Faysal Ly
Hafsah … Samira S. Noah
Fatima … Ek H. Hang

Voice over assistance
Sany Tam

Directed, Cinematography, Music, and Edited by
Patrick Zaw

Produced and Written By
Magul Ahmath, Nasia Ahmath, Patrick Zaw

Boom Operators
Uki
Karim Ly

Additional Camera Operator
James Lee

Language Coach
Zarah Sos

Khmer Translation
Sokly Huang