"This is a work of fiction based on a true story"--Book. Narrated by Ramon de Ocampo.
Summary:
When Arn's hometown in Cambodia is taken over by Khmer Rouge forces, Arn is forced into a labor camp and is separated from his family. As he struggles to survive, Arn is tasked with performing revolutionary songs and finally to become a soldier, always waiting for the moment when his people will be liberated.
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