A Myanmar filmmaker based in Yangon. In 2013, Lamin and his childhood friends started Tagu Films - a film production company focusing on producing documentaries and short films. Over the decade, Lamin has collaborated with local and international filmmakers on an array of stories about Myanmar and its people. His main interest is in telling deeply personal and human stories with a pinch of humour.
Three Strangers
Three Strangers
Three Strangers
Synopsis
Gwa To, a transgender expects relationship impermanence, assuming women will prefer "real" men. Ma Soe is disillusioned with marriage from her father's drinking. After a period of courtship, the two live together as a couple. Their bond is tested when Gwa To brings home Phoe Htoo, a two-month-old boy seeking adoption.
'Their story makes me think of my childhood: what it could have been if I was raised by my parents. But more importantly, it gave me a chance to understand the strength of parental love and what it means to be a family. I made this documentary as a tribute to this unconditional love and the bonds that it creates.' - Lamin Oo
Festivals & Awards
2021 Jogja Netpac Asian FF
2022 IFF Kerala
Director's Profile
Lamin Oo
Filmography
2014 Homework
2015 A Peaceful Land
2015 The Special One
2021 Three Strangers
2023 Ten Years Myanmar: The Act of Kissing
Credit
Producer｜Lamin Oo
Cinematographer｜Khin Maung Kyaw
Editor｜Zaw Win Htwe
Music｜Thar Nge (IV)
Sound｜Mg Thar Nge
Print Source
Tagu Productions｜taguproductions@gmail.com