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Burmese on the Roof (2016)

Directed by Oh Hyun-jin, Ko Du-hyun

Documentary · 1h 30m

Soe, Joe, and Tommy came from a land they call ‘Burma.’ They are illegal foreign workers in Korea. Hard work worn them out, but they hold onto their lives with a sole pride; being a breadwinner for the family back home. On the weekends, they comfort themselves with bottles of hard liquors. Soe and Joe are determined to go back home finally after a decade, but Tommy is determined not to go back until he can make a flashy return with good sum of money.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Oh Hyun-jin, Ko Du-hyun
Writer
Ko Du-hyun
Director of Photography
Ko Du-hyun, Oh Hyun-jin
Producer
Lee Chang-min

Details

Original title
옥상 위에 버마
Release date
2016-10-08
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
KO
Spoken languages
Burmese, Korean
Countries
South Korea
Production
Keumyoil Film