Source: Terracotta Distribution Official Site: terracottadistribution.com/films/return-to-burma (UK) Special Thanks to Claire Marty
First-time director Midi Z’s RETURN TO BURMA (????, Gui Lai De Ren, 2011) comes to the United Kingdom on DVD November 12, 2012. RETURN TO BURMA is the first film ever shot in Burma to be presented in the international film festivals. After decades, Burma finally holds its first presidential election. Many Burmese living abroad believe that prosperity will soon arrive. Xing-Hong, an immigrant laborer in Taiwan, is able to save enough money to return home. His return is bitter sweet, as he is carrying the remains of a friend that died in a work related accident. When Xing-Hong arrives home, he finds that most of the young people want to work abroad, but Xing-Hong has always wanted to stay in his hometown to do business. He begins asking around for possible business opportunities. Through the protagonist`s eyes, we witness the true face of Burma and the angst of its youngsters. Director Midi Z films the milieu he knows best: like his protagonist, he is an ethnic Chinese who moved from Burma to Taiwan at the age of sixteen to study Film Directing and graduated with his first short movie, PALOMA BLANCA, in 2006. In 2009, he was selected as one of the most prominent directors by Taipei Golden Horse Film Academy. Produced by Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Midi Z made a short film called HUA-XING INCIDENT. RETURN TO BURMA is his first feature film. Technical Information UK Distributor: Terracotta Media Release Date: November 12th 2012 Format: DVD (Region 2, PAL) Number of discs: 1 Certification: 15 Audio: Burmese, Mandarin Subtitles: English Running Time: 84 minutes Price: £14.99 DVD Special Features Making of RETURN TO BURMA Director`s Statement
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