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A 70 year old woman became a soldier in the Indochina War in 1962, when she was only 15 years old. She did this to protect her family and her country. Her life in the war was difficult and made her confused. Sometimes she would cry to herself.

She did not want to talk about her backstory because the war caused a great deal of loss, including her own left arm when she was 17.

Today, she still lives with this sadness and will not forget until her dying days.

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Writer | Director: Sathiane Khithikhoun
Producer: Luang Prabang Heritage Office
Director of Photography: Sonxay Haekhame
Editor: Houmphanph Phahongchanh
Sound Engineer: Chanhpheng Phongsavathdee
Production Manager: Sengpeth Khoudthao, Sengpeth Doungsephaserth
Main character: Somephone Phommachanh
Documentary Workshop by Lao Culture Media 2016

Description

Laos is a country on the Mekong River which has a problem with illegal wildlife trade due to demand from neighboring countries. The government has issued strict orders and laws to prevent the trade in wildlife, especially for Asiatic black bears, which are near extinction along with other animals.

Free The Bears is a project that works directly with the Lao government in order to protect and preserve wildlife in Laos.