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Beyond Rangoon

  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
5.2K
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Beyond Rangoon (1995)
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Laura is trying to pick up the pieces of her life after the murder of her husband and son, and goes on vacation with her sister to Burma. After losing her passport at a political rally, she ... Read allLaura is trying to pick up the pieces of her life after the murder of her husband and son, and goes on vacation with her sister to Burma. After losing her passport at a political rally, she is left on her own for a few days, during which time she falls in with students fighting f... Read allLaura is trying to pick up the pieces of her life after the murder of her husband and son, and goes on vacation with her sister to Burma. After losing her passport at a political rally, she is left on her own for a few days, during which time she falls in with students fighting for democracy. She and their leader, U Aung Ko, travel through Burma, whilst witnessing man... Read all
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  • Director
    • John Boorman
  • Writers
    • Alex Lasker
    • Bill Rubenstein
  • Stars
    • Patricia Arquette
    • U Aung Ko
    • Frances McDormand
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Boorman
  • Writers
    • Alex Lasker
    • Bill Rubenstein
  • Stars
    • Patricia Arquette
    • U Aung Ko
    • Frances McDormand
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 51User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette
    • Laura Bowmanas Laura Bowman
    U Aung Ko
    • U Aung Koas U Aung Ko
    Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand
    • Andy Bowmanas Andy Bowman
    Spalding Gray
    Spalding Gray
    • Jeremy Wattas Jeremy Watt
    Tiara Jacquelina
    • San San - Hotel Desk Clerkas San San - Hotel Desk Clerk
    Kuswadinata
    • Colonel at Hotelas Colonel at Hotel
    • (as Kuswadinath Bujang)
    Victor Slezak
    Victor Slezak
    • Mr. Scottas Mr. Scott
    Jit Murad
    • Sein Htooas Sein Htoo
    Ye Myint
    • Zaw Winas Zaw Win
    Cho Cho Myint
    • Zabaias Zabai
    Johnny Cheah
    • Min Hanas Min Han
    Haji Mohd Rajoli
    • Karen Fatheras Karen Father
    Azmi Hassan
    • Older Karen Boyas Older Karen Boy
    Ahmad Fithi
    • Younger Karen Boyas Younger Karen Boy
    Adelle Lutz
    Adelle Lutz
    • Aung San Suu Kyias Aung San Suu Kyi
    Mohd Wan Nazri
    • Checkpoint Soldier #1 at Trainas Checkpoint Soldier #1 at Train
    Zaidi Omar
    • Checkpoint Officer #1 at Trainas Checkpoint Officer #1 at Train
    Roslee Mansor
    • Checkpoint Soldier #2 at Trainas Checkpoint Soldier #2 at Train
    • Director
      • John Boorman
    • Writers
      • Alex Lasker
      • Bill Rubenstein
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Spalding Gray had previously been in another film about a South East Asian conflict: "The Killing Fields" (1984), which documented the genocide from the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.
    • Goofs
      When Patricia Arquette arrives at the railroad station, a train is standing on the track nearest the platform. When she runs to get on the train, it is just pulling in to the station.
    • Quotes

      U Aung Ko: We are taught that suffering is one promise that life always keeps. So that when happiness comes we know it is a gift, and it is ours only for a brief time.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Desperado/Dangerous Minds/Mortal Kombat/Beyond Rangoon/Lord of Illusions/The Tuskegee Airmen (1995)

    User reviews51

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    Top review
    7/10
    Inspiring
    Patricia Arquette plays American doctor Laura Bowman, who takes a holiday to Burma in an attempt to heal her spirit after the murders of her husband and young son. She is left behind in Rangoon during a military crackdown and leaves the city with an aging man who works as a "tour guide." But he is no simple tour guide; he is a professor who introduces her to the life outside of the tourist traps ... the two of them get caught up in the political upheaval and Laura sees with her own eyes how the government betrays and oppresses its own people.

    This movie is one of my favorites because of its themes. First, it's informational (describing some of the injustices that are occurring in Burma). Secondly, it's about a woman's struggle to find meaning in life after an incredible loss. Thirdly, it's about compassion and sacrifice, and people coming together - without even knowing each other - to endure pain and fear.

    Just about every beautiful scene in this movie is important; nothing is wasted here. It's an earnest and moving film. There is also a very emotional score composed by Hans Zimmer which complements scenes nicely.

    A definite recommend, especially to people concerned with human rights ... and people who want to know, "What purpose can I serve?"
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    • QueenMag
    • Nov 13, 1998

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Burma'da gözyaşları
    • Filming locations
      • Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $23,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,750,110
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,007,527
      • Aug 27, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,750,110
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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