Synopsis
This film captures the dynamic widows of Nam Mun village in Kachin State as NGO Metta Development Foundation's Participatory Action Research (PAR) programme enables them to spearhead projects – from pig rearing to rice banks and savings and loans – that are transforming lives from abject poverty into economic viability.
Director's Biography
Born in Yangon in 1975, director Kyi Phyu Shin has numerous feature-length dramas to her credit, including the historical epic The Great Victory of Arimadanapura. The first YFS course in 2005, during which she made Peace of Mind, marked her first encounter with the documentary genre. For her next documentary, A Sketch of Wathone (2006), she chose to portray a painter whose life and work had long been an inspiration to her. Produced by the School’s production arm, The Merry Widows of Nam Mun Village was her first NGO commission.
Director's Filmography
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