Shwe Kyar (2018)

Thatoe Theik is a documentary-maker working on a film about the illegal Myanmar prostitution industry. He meets Shwe Kyar, his childhood friend - but each are so changed, at first neither realize this. Thatoe's main purpose is to raise awareness of the health risks and social stigma of sex workers. His aim is for the Government to register workers and protect prostitutes through official Employment Rights. The story unfolds with the reality of Shwe Kyar's life and Thatoe's education as he tries to understand the risks she and her fellow sex workers face. Winner - Myanmar Academy Awards 2019 - Best Film / Best Script / Best Actress (Phway Phway) / Best Editing.