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1995·History·1h 40m
Dr. Laura Bowman is a young widow who's unwittingly drawn into political turmoil while vacationing in Burma in the late 1980s. Bowman initially left San Francisco with her sister in an attempt to escape painful memories of her husband and son's violent deaths. But her fight to escape to Thailand could prove just as harrowing.
Directed by John Boorman
burma
rangoon
doctor

Cast

Patricia Arquette
Patricia Arquette
Laura Bowman
Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand
Andy Bowman
Spalding Gray
Spalding Gray
Jeremy Watt
Tiara Jacquelina
Tiara Jacquelina
San San, Hotel Desk Clerk
Victor Slezak
Victor Slezak
Mr. Scott
M. Rajoli
M. Rajoli
Karen Father
Jit Murad
Jit Murad
Sein Htoo
Adelle Lutz
Adelle Lutz
Aung San Suu Kyi
Zaidi Omar
Zaidi Omar
Checkpoint Officer #1 at Train
Ridzuan Hashim
Ridzuan Hashim
Officer Min
Charley Boorman
Charley Boorman
Photographer
Mr.Os
Mr.Os
River trader

Crew

John Boorman
John Boorman
Director
Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
John Seale
John Seale
Director of Photography
Barry Spikings
Barry Spikings
Producer
John Boorman
John Boorman
Producer
Philip A. Patterson
Philip A. Patterson
Second Assistant Director
John Seale
John Seale
Camera Operator

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Beyond Rangoon
As a Burmese, I deeply resonate with the characters who sacrificed everything to escape the military's brutal actions. The anguish and fear in their eyes describe the experiences many of us have known. The bond between the protagonist and her guide, U Aung Ko, is powerful and her willingness to risk her life to save him adds a touching and compelling element to the story. The military's oppressive control, which began in 1988, has cast a long shadow over the lives of innocent citizens, forcing them to live in constant fear that persists even today. This film beautifully captures the misery and horror inflicted by the military, making it a poignant and powerful portrayal of that dark time. Yess I cried my eyes out while I was watching this film.
As a Burmese, I deeply resonate with the characters who sacrificed everything to escape the military's brutal actions. The anguish and fear in their eyes describe the experiences many of us have known. The bond between the protagonist and her guide, U Aung Ko, is powerful and her willingness to risk her life to save him adds a touching and compelling element to the story. The military's oppressive control, which began in 1988, has cast a long shadow over the lives of innocent citizens, forcing them to live in constant fear that persists even today. This film beautifully captures the misery and horror inflicted by the military, making it a poignant and powerful portrayal of that dark time. Yess I cried my eyes out while I was watching this film.
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