Lomorpich Rithy
DirectorLaura Tevary mam
ProducerCambodia
CountryLogline
Told through the intertwined lives of three generations of Cambodian women, in a country still haunted by war and silence, a young journalist journeys to the border of conflict and memory—only to confront the mother who left her behind, and the grandmother who never could.
Short Synopsis
In a country still haunted by war and silence, a young journalist journeys to the border to cover a national conflict—only to encounter the mother who abandoned her, and the grandmother who raised her in bitterness. As Raksa navigates the chaos at Preah Vihear, she begins to see her own family reflected in the wounds of her country. When her estranged mother Romdoul collapses near the border, Raksa and her grandmother must confront the absence that shaped them all. What follows is a fragile return—through shared meals, quiet grief, and unspoken memories. As the three women sit together for the first time, the scent of the Romdoul flower drifts in. Known to bloom only in the evening, it becomes a symbol of healing that arrives slowly, and only in stillness.
Lomorpich Rithy
Lomorpich Rithy, also known as YoKi, is a Cambodian filmmaker, writer, and creative producer whose work explores memory, generational silence, and emotional resilience through a distinctly Khmer lens. Her storytelling weaves poetic realism with intimate social commentary, often centered on women, identity, and post-conflict inheritance. She is an alumna of the 2023 Locarno Open Doors Lab, Sundance Film Festival Asia Intensive, and Talents Tokyo 2022, and was selected for the Directors’ Factory 2024—a Cannes Directors’ Fortnight supporting Southeast Asia’s rising directors. Rithy is the co-founder and festival director of BonnPhum, Cambodia’s leading folklife and youth arts festival, which celebrates rural culture through contemporary performance and cinema. She is also the founder and CEO of PlerngKob, a creative production house producing films, music videos, and major cultural events. Her first feature film Young Love premiered at Locarno Film Festival Open Doors, and she later directed The Rapper Cambodia (Season 1), the country's biggest music TV series. As director of Romdoul, The Evening Fragrance, she continues to bring deeply personal and socially rooted Cambodian stories to the global stage.
Laura Tevary Mam
Laura Tevary Mam (b. 1986, San Jose, CA) is a Cambodian‑American producer, music executive, and creative entrepreneur, best known as CEO of Baramey. Under her leadership, Baramey has transformed Cambodia’s contemporary music scene—propelling artists like VannDa to regional acclaim—and expanded into visual story‑telling across film and animation. Laura co‑directed, wrote, and produced the animated short “Daughter of Mother Nature” with Phare Creative Studio. The 15‑minute film—co‑produced by Baramey, Phare Ponleu Selpak, and UNDP—blends Khmer folklore, environmental advocacy, and poetic imagery. It premiered at the Cambodia International Film Festival and screened at festivals in Shenzhen, Taipei, Tbilisi, and Jakarta instagram.com +10 pharestudio.org +10 kh.linkedin.com +10 . Her work bridges generational memory and modern narratives, often through multi‑disciplinary projects that intertwine music, animation, and social themes. As producer of Romdoul, The Evening Fragrance, Laura brings an inventive sensibility shaped by her visual storytelling experience and strong regional partnerships. Laura's strength lies in connecting local culture with international platforms—supporting emergent Cambodian voices and blending artistic depth with audience engagement. She champions authentic storytelling rooted in Khmer identity, striving to elevate Cambodia’s cinematic presence through meaningful, cross‑genre collaboration.