A Life Like This

Documentary (Short)

A young New Zealander and his father explore their family's refugee story as survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime. One of the Someday Stories series of six short takes on sustainability by emerging young film-makers from Aotearoa New Zealand.

A Life Like This' is a documentary, part animated short film that I proudly worked on with Isaiah over a couple of months as DOP. It's about Isaiah exploring his father's refugee story as a survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime. As a fellow refugee myself, his story resonated with me and has touched many who have watched it.

  • Starring - Hong Huat Tour, Isaiah Tour

    Director | Writer | Producer - Isaiah Tour

    Director of Photography - Aaron Ly

    Music by Joshua Camp

    Assistant Music Supervisor - Philip Dibley

    Production Mentor - Leanne Pooley

    Animatiors - Kylie Sullivan, Rodney Quach, Isaiah Tour

    Illustrators - Jonathan Fontana, Isaiah Tour, So Young Cho, Rodney Quach, Helen Mai, Vivian Nguruwme

Supported by NZ On Air, the New Zealand Film Commission and The Body Shop.