The story told in „Bonne Nuit Papa“ spans the time from 1945 to today. The film takes place on two continents: in today's Germany, in the GDR, and in Cambodia under various political systems. The most crucial events are summarized here as an introduction into the history of Cambodia.

 

 

> History of Cambodia 1945 to today 
> Cambodia 1945 - 1954
> Cambodia 1954 - 1965
> Cambodia 1965 - 1975
> Cambodia 1975 - 1979
> Cambodia 1978 - 1991
> Cambodia 1987 to today