Return to Burma
2011, Chinese. Directed by Midi Z.
After decades of military rule, Burma has finally held its first presidential election. Many Burmese living abroad believe that peace and prosperity will soon soon follow, including Wang Xing-Hong who is living as an immigrant laborer in Taiwan and saves his money so he can return home. When Xing-hong arrives, he feels like a stranger in a foreign land but is determined to stay and make his life in Burma.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Return to Burma is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India.
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- Released
- 7 October 2011
- Original title
- 歸來的人
- Country
- Taiwan, Myanmar
- Written by
- Midi Z
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Return to Burma runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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Return to Burma is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Return to Burma?
Return to Burma (2011) was directed by Midi Z and stars Wang Shin-hong.