Tender Are the Feet (1972)
Made under the Burmese dictatorship, Maung Wanna’s debut feature tells a story of Sein Lin, the drummer for a traditional dance theatre group in Rangoon, who falls in love with beautiful dancer Khin San. When she leaves the group to pursue a career as a film actress, he gives her a small figure as a keepsake, a symbol of traditional theatre. He tells her to return it only when she is certain she wants to stay in film. The dancer’s independence in choosing to become a film actress breaks with cultural tradition, as does Sein Lin’s performance in a jazz club, symbolising the colonial influence.
Director:
Maung Wunna
Writer:
Min Shin
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San San Aye as Khin San |
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Zaw Lwin as Sein Lin |
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Aung Pyae as Hla Tun |
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May Nwet as Daw Kyu |
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Aung Soe as Owner of theater group |
| Directing | Maung Wunna | Director |
| Writing | Min Shin | Writer |
| Writing | Aung Lin | Novel |
| Writing | Min Shin | Screenplay |
| Crew | Maung Soe | Cinematography |
| Editing | Maung Wunna | Editor |
| Sound | Sein Bo Tint | Music |
