Families of Cambodian soldiers detained in Thailand after a deadly border conflict are holding onto hope as President Trump is expected to oversee a peace agreement between the two countries. The soldiers, captured in July, have become a symbol of national anguish in Cambodia, with public protests and appeals to authorities. While a cease-fire was quickly brokered with international help, the fate of the prisoners remains uncertain, hinging on complex negotiations and Thailand's demands. As the signing of a new pact approaches, families anxiously await news, inspired by recent diplomatic successes attributed to Trump, but the underlying border dispute remains unresolved.