An Apostle of Non-Violence

An Apostle of Non-Violence (Un apôtre de la non-violence) is a 1997 Cambodian short feature film written, produced, and directed by King Norodom Sihanouk. Starring Khai Prasith, the film tells the story of a Buddhist monk trying to preach non-violence to opposing groups of a civil war. King Norodom wrote the film's screenplay in 1994, with production underway by 1996.

An Apostle of Non-Violence was screened on March 29, 1997 for the opening ceremony of the 1st Southeast Asian Biennial Film Festival (Biennale des Cinémas et de l'Image de l'Asie du Sud-Est), hosted by Cambodia, and it has since been released on DVD.

Plot
A Buddhist monk tries to preach non-violence to the Khmum-Chachak rebels and the National Army, who are in the midst of a civil war that can dangerously affect innocent civilians.

Cast

 * Khai Prasith
 * Saroeun Sophirom
 * Kong Sophy
 * Chorn Torn