Burma Storybook (2017) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 81 mins · Burmese

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Directed by

Petr Lom

Starring

Su Yint, Thukkamein Hlaing, Moe Way, Maung Aung Pwint, Khin Aung Aye, Aung Cheimt

Burma Storybook portrays a vibrant collection of characters, poems, and cinéma vérité moments in a land striving to heal from decades of fear and hardship. The film centers on Maung Aung Pwint, Burma’s renowned dissident poet, who spent over 30 years imprisoned for his political views. It explores his profound longing for his son, living in exile in Finland, and the emotional reunion after two decades apart, offering a poignant look at resilience and hope.