10 Oct 2002
Samsara
A love story situated in the Himalayas. A Buddhist monk can't choose between life and the way of the Buddha.
Golden Kingdom
Story of four young monks left alone in their remote monastery in Myanmar. Shot entirely in newly-opened Myanmar with non-actors, the film bridges spirit, cinema, and traditional Burmese storytelling to open a view onto an unseen world.
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Zaw Shine Htet Ko Yin Witazara
Ko Yin Saw Ri Ko Yin Wezananda
Ko Yin Than Maung Ko Yin Thiridema
Ko Yin Maung Sein Ko Yin Awadadema
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