The Offspring

Le Cinéclub de l'Institut: The Offspring, by Seng Thy (2025)

A screening followed by a Q&A with Seng Thy.

A new cinema rendez-vous at the Institut Français. For this next cineclub screening, Seng Thy, a Cambodia-based filmmaker, writer and content creator whose work explores human relationships, social realities and emotional resilience through visually driven storytelling, will present his latest film, 'The Offspring'. Seng Thy's practice reflects a commitment to elevate Cambodian storytelling on the global stage while maintaining an authentic and contemporary voice.

Haunted by strange visions and the sudden appearance of Jenny, her estranged half-sister, Sophea returns to her grandmother’s village in search of truth. Jenny believes Sophea’s family’s dark magic caused her parents’ deaths, and she’s ready to take revenge. As past and present collide, Sophea must confront terrifying forces, unravel the truth about her parents’ fate, and choose whether to carry on the bloodline of spiritual power or let it die with her grandmother.

In a final battle of belief and betrayal, the ancient spirits will decide whose karma will prevail.

*In Khmer with English subtitles (80 minutes).

Venue: Institut Français du Cambodge (IFC), Phnom Penh

Date: Saturday, 2nd May 2026

Time: 4 to 5.30 pm

Tickets: USD $2 and $1; free for IFC students

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