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Struggles in the Rice Paddies
This chapter explores the harsh realities of life under the Khmer Rouge regime as city dwellers attempt to learn the demanding art of rice farming. Faced with the challenges of hard labor, fear of authority, and the emotional strain of separation from family, they navigate the dangers of their surroundings. As tensions rise, the brutal consequences of betrayal and the constant threat of violence deeply mark their struggle for survival amidst extreme poverty and oppression.