Mi (2018)

Original title

မီ

Directed by

Na Gyi

Genre

drama, crime

Country

Myanmar

Runtime

1h 56m

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

The film follows a woman named Mi navigating her personal struggles and relationships. It is based on a novel and centers on Mi's emotional journey through life's challenges.

emotionally chargedmelancholicdramaticslow-burncontemplativeintimatepoignantcharacter-driven

What happens

Mi (Burmese: မီ) is a 2018 Burmese drama film, written and directed by Na Gyi. Paing Phyo Thu portrayed as the lead character "Mi", along with Nay Toe as Thaw Swe. The film is an adaptation of the novel "Mi" by prominent and well-respected novelist, Kyi Aye. Mi was produced by Victoria Film Production and premiered in Myanmar on November 9, 2018. The film was well received by the audience. Despite high expectations, there were harsh public criticisms at Myanmar Academy Awards (2018) for leaving Mi with no award. Mi received 2 nominations (Best Actress, Best Film) and 1 award (Best Director of Photography) at ASEAN international Film Festival and Awards (2019). Mi was also officially selected for Cardiff International Film Festival (2020) and Festival International de Cinema de Lleida Visual Art (2020). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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