The Robe

Myanmar /SHORT - 18 minutes / Burmese with English subtitles

SYNOPSIS
In 2007 during the Saffron Revolution in Myanmar, thousands of people took to the streets to protest against the oppressive military regime. Thiha, a young Buddhist monk runs for his life when soldiers brutally dispersed their demonstration. He finds himself at the doorstep of a Muslim woman, Salabi, where his fate lies in accepting that people are not always as they seem.

DIRECTOR'S BIO
​We Ra is an independent filmmaker in Myanmar. His knowledge in filmmaking stems from underground initiatives and screenings in Yangon at the time of military rule. He eventually participated in workshops abroad later. He is an alumnus of Asian Film Academy of Busan IFF. His films have been selected in different festivals. He also founded the Myanmar New Wave Cinema Group and is active supporting the young generation of filmmakers in Myanmar.

​Cast
Novice Thiha - Nattkhat
Salabi - Mone
Maung Thu - Doe Gyi
 
Crew
Director - WeRa
Producer - Aiess Alonso, WeRa
Writer - Aung Min, WeRa
DoP - Mg Mg Tha Myint
Editor - Nyan Wint
Sound Design - Jonathan Q. Hee
Music - Jonathan Hee, Lin Htet

TRAILER

SUNDAY, APRIL 23rd
REGAL ARBOR - AUSTIN, TX
11:00 am - 1:00 pm​

This short film will screen before the feature from NEPAL 
White Sun.

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