Origins
The film is based on a Cambodian legend which took place in 1574. Many Khmer people didn't allow their relatives to plant the banana trees next to their house as they believed that a ghost spirit could enter their house by climbing in on a banana leaf. If they already had a banana tree growing close, they would cut all the banana tree's leaf for safety. This old tradition was widely practiced for centuries and can still be seen in some remote areas.
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