Clinging with Hate
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| Clinging with Hate | |
|---|---|
| မုန်းစွဲ | |
| Directed by | Aww Yatha |
| Written by | Ashin Sandadika |
| Screenplay by | Lwin Min Ant |
| Story by | Ashin Sandadika / Lwin Min Ant |
| Based on | Athay Hla Tae Thu by Ashin Sandadika |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Winn Lwin Htet (Director of Photography), Arkar Toe |
| Edited by | Arkar |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Language | Burmese |
Clinging with Hate or Clinging to Hate (Mone Swel, also spells Mone Swal - Burmese: မုန်းစွဲ) is a 2018 Burmese religious drama film directed by Aww Yatha and starring Nay Toe, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Min Thway, Phway Phway and Aye Wutyi Thaung. It became one of highest-grossing films in Myanmar.[1] This film was premiered in Myanmar cinemas and also screened in Singapore at the same day.
Plot
Based on the true story, In 1959 in Central Burma, two evil brother Nga Htoo Zaw and Nga Htoo Maw reincarnated into twins from hatred and revenge. The Abbot tell them they must separate and release hatred and learn how to love or otherwise they will suffer in Samsara (circle of life and death) for eternity.
Cast
- Nay Toe as Nga Htoo Zaw in past life, the two Buddhist monks (Dual Role) in present life
- Kyaw Kyaw Bo as Ko Phoe Aung
- Min Thway as Nga Htoo Maw in past life
- Phway Phway as Ma Thel Oohm (wife of Ko Phoe Aung)
- Aye Wutyi Thaung as Ma Kyar Ooh in past life, Ma Theigi in present life
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards | Best Sound | Ko Aye | Won |
| Best Editing | Arkar | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Win Lwin Htet | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay | Lwin Min Ant | Nominated | ||
| Best Director | Aww Ya Tha | Won | ||
| Best Picture | 7th Sense Film Production | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Kyaw Kyaw Bo | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Aye Wutyi Thaung | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Nay Toe | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Star Award | Best Cinematography | Win Lwin Htet | Nominated |
| Best Story | Ashin Sandadika | Won | ||
| Best Director | Aww Ya Tha | Nominated | ||
| Best Picture | 7th Sense Film Production | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Kyaw Kyaw Bo | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance | Aye Wutyi Thaung | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Mone Swal: A rare treat for Myanmar moviegoers". The Myanmar Times.