Born on Cambodian New Year in a refugee camp, Socheata grew up in the United States not knowing anything about her family’s past. She journeys to Cambodia to discover the secrets of how her family came together during the Khmer Rouge period. She finds that what her parents hid in shame also proves their great heroism.

NEW YEAR BABY (2008, 74 min) by Socheata Poeuv is a love story — a celebration of family and the power of commitment.

English subs. Free Entrance.
Meta House shows the best films from modern Cambodia every Friday, 8PM