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The Girl Who Spelled Freedom (1986) · Cineora

A SIMON WINCER FILM

The Girl Who Spelled Freedom

19861h 30mMovie

AdventureDrama

IMDb7.1/ 10 · 255 votes

THE TRUE STORY OF A HEROIC GIRL FACING INCREDIBLE ODDS.

A Cambodian family is given sponsored immigration to the United States where one daughter becomes a spelling bee champion.

Heartwarming
Uplifting
Inspiring
Immigration
True story
Underdog

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for family night, kids, teens and a quick watch.

DirectorSimon Wincer

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.4 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Diana UngKiev Yann

Linda WongYieng Yann

Jade ChinnLinn Yann

Wayne RogersGeorge Thrash

Mary Kay PlacePrissy Thrash

Kieu ChinhPhoen Yann

Kathleen SiskLaura Thrash

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