First They Killed My Father

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Loung Ung

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Loung’s Red Dress

Loung’s red dress represents her family and life before the Khmer Rouge. Years before the takeover, Ma made three identical red dresses for Loung, Chou, and Geak to wear during New Year’s celebrations…

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