Part 11/13:

The stories of resistance fighters reveal harrowing tales—betrayals, sacrifices, and acts of mercy. Sin Ern's grandfather, for example, was involved in the execution of prisoners, as was common in brutal wartime practices. His hesitation to kill a Japanese soldier who was to be buried alive illustrates the moral dilemmas faced amid chaos.

Personal family stories about the aftermath of the war reveal emotional scars—Sin Ern’s father recounts his own traumatic experiences and the violence inflicted by his father during childhood. Such memories point to the long-lasting psychological impacts of war, including possible post-traumatic stress disorder, among wartime survivors.