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Cloak of Good Fortune

Published: April 1, 2021, 7:17 p.m.

Sieu is a young boy living in the big city of Phnom Penh, but he misses his old life in the Cambodian countryside. The air, the farms, but mostly\u2026 the animals.\xa0 When the Khmer Rouge promises a return to the land, Sieu has no idea how far he and his family will have to go.

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This story recounts aspects of the Khmer Rouge civil war including scenes of torture and death. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.

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BIG thanks to Sieu Do for sharing your story with us! There is so much that we were not able to share with you about Sieu and his family\u2019s incredible journey. To find out more check out his book, A Cloak of Good Fortune.

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Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio

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Sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller

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Artwork by Teo Ducot

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Season 12 - Episode 12