The Betrayal – Nerakhoon_
Co-directed by acclaimed cinematographer Ellen Kuras and subject Thavisouk Phrasavath, this haunting documentary chronicles a refugee family’s epic journey from Laos in the aftermath of the secret war waged by the United States there to New York, where they find themselves fighting a different kind of war on the streets of Brooklyn. Filmed over the course of 23 years, THE BETRAYAL is a visually and emotionally stunning look at the complex ways in which the political shapes the personal.
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Thavisouk Phrasavath
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Betrayal – Nerakhoon was released 18 years ago in 2008.
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Co-directed by acclaimed cinematographer Ellen Kuras and subject Thavisouk Phrasavath, this haunting documentary chronicles a refugee family’s epic journey f...
The Betrayal – Nerakhoon is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
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Thavisouk Phrasavath
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What is The Betrayal – Nerakhoon about?
Co-directed by acclaimed cinematographer Ellen Kuras and subject Thavisouk Phrasavath, this haunting documentary chronicles a refugee family’s epic journey from Laos in the aftermath of the secret war waged by the United States there to New York, where they find themselves fighting a different kind of war on the streets of Brooklyn. Filmed over the course of 23 years, THE BETRAYAL is a visually and emotionally stunning look at the complex ways in which the political shapes the personal.
How long is The Betrayal – Nerakhoon?
The Betrayal – Nerakhoon has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in The Betrayal – Nerakhoon?
The cast of The Betrayal – Nerakhoon includes Thavisouk Phrasavath.
What is the rating of The Betrayal – Nerakhoon?
The Betrayal – Nerakhoon has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
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Documentary