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Golden Kingdom

2015-02-09 · 104 min · ★ 6.6

Drama

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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Directors
Brian Perkins
Production companies
Bank & Shoal
Countries
Myanmar, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Zaw Shine HtetZaw Shine HtetKo Yin Witazara
Ko Yin Saw RiKo Yin Wezananda
Ko Yin Than MaungKo Yin Thiridema
Ko Yin Maung SeinKo Yin Awadadema

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