 | Beyond Rangoon (1995) Run time: 100 min Rating: 6.4 Genres: Action | Drama Director: John Boorman Writers: Alex Lasker, Bill Rubenstein Stars: Patricia Arquette, U Aung Ko, Frances McDormand Trivia: 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... See full summary » |
| Storyline 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. Written by James Hastie <jdh1000@cus.cam.ac.uk> | |
| Plot Keywords: burma, doctor, dictatorship, travel, escape | |
| Details: Country: UK, USA Release Date: 25 August 1995 (USA) | |
| Box Office Budget: $23,000,000 (estimated) Gross: £202,343 (UK) (14 July 1995) | |
