Twenty-two year old Aye Pwint spends her days foraging for herbs and roots to sell in the market. As she hacks her way desultorily through the undergrowth, we learn of her sad existence caught between a violent step-father and an ...See moreTwenty-two year old Aye Pwint spends her days foraging for herbs and roots to sell in the market. As she hacks her way desultorily through the undergrowth, we learn of her sad existence caught between a violent step-father and an indifferent mother. Director Lay Thida, who grew up close to where the films protagonist lives, says: 'I wanted to tell Aye Pwint's story to make people in Myanmar aware of women's issues. I hope this film will encourage Myanmar's women's groups to push for policy changes that will protect women and empower them to overcome such abusive relationships.
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