Summary 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 many bloody acts of repression by the dictatorship, in an attempt to escape to Thailand. Based on a true story. View more details
Directed : John Boorman
Written : Alex Lasker Bill Rubenstein
Genres : Action Adventure Drama
Release date : Jun 29, 1995
Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Production companies : Columbia Pictures Castle Rock Entertainment
Summary 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 many bloody acts of repression by the dictatorship, in an attempt to escape to Thailand. Based on a true story. View more details
Genres : Action Adventure Drama
Release date : Jun 29, 1995
Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Production companies : Columbia Pictures Castle Rock Entertainment
