Brother Number One

The inherent power of the story is overwhelming ... Goldson’s intelligent, nuanced treatment does it full justice.

– David Larsen in a Listener review, 16 July 2011

The desire for forgiveness is everywhere in this haunting, hopeful film.

– Bill Gosden, programmer of the NZ International Film Festival

I decided to do it the moment I heard I could do it. Absolutely. Straight into it. Got to be done. Having said that, it didn't really dawn on me what I was prepared to do really. Recalling all the pain that the family went through.

– Rob Hamill on deciding to give a victim impact statement at the war crimes tribunal

I have no idea how I'll feel when I get there. I really want to see what Cambodia's like. But I don't know who I'm going to meet. I guess people who might have suffered like Kerry. But perhaps also those who inflicted so much pain.

– Rob Hamill on his impending trip to Cambodia

Next thing, I didn't realise it, I walked in and here he is, right before my eyes — the man who killed my brother. Duch.

– Rob Hamill