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Laura is trying to pick up the pieces of her life after the murder of her husband and son, and goes on vacation with her sister to Burma. After losing her passport at a political rally, she is left on her own for a few days, during which time she falls in with students fighting for democracy. She and their leader, U Aung Ko, travel through Burma, whilst witnessing the many bloody acts of repression by the dictatorship, in an attempt to escape to Thailand.

Keywords:

Drama, Based-on-True-Story, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1995) (UK / USA) (3 Star)

Cast:

Patricia Arquette	.... Laura Bowman
U. Aung Ko	.... U Aung Ko
Frances McDormand	.... Andy Bowman
Spalding Gray	.... Jeremy Watt
Tiara Jacquelina	.... San San Hotel Desk Clerk
Kuswadinath Bujang	.... Col. at Hotel

Supporting Cast:

Victor Slezak	.... Mr. Scott
Jit Murad	.... Sein Htoo
Ye Myint	.... Zaw Win
Cho Cho Myint	.... Zabai
Johnny Cheah	.... Min Han
Haji Mohd Rajoli	.... Karen Father
Azmi Hassan	.... Older Karen Boy
Ahmad Fithi	.... Younger Karen Boy
Adelle Lutz	.... Aung San Suu Kyi

Directors:

John Boorman

Writers:

Alex Lasker
Bill Rubenstein