"A film of enormous scope which immerses us into a world rarely seen before. This is a story of wars - wars of the past and wars of the future as a family tries to survive a new invader. But also the battles of ancestry and how a little boy overcomes what society deems as his fate. This film doesn't shy away from the brutalities of real life in Laos but also permits us to celebrate the power of hope and strength. The film succeeds both due to the quality of the script and the beautiful and, at times, unsettling imagery. A brave and resonant experience."

"We have seen many talented performances at Buster this year, many of the child actors have done very well, but one especially caught our attention as exceedingly talented. He manages to convey feelings to us, which we recognise in ourselves, despite the fact that he lives in a world that is so very different from ours. We were deeply moved by his struggle to turn his luck - and fortunately he succeeds in the end."