Private Project

Two Souls

Two gay lovers, now living as political refugees from Myanmar (Burma) in a Thai border town reunite. But the scars and traumas of their experiences under military coup in their native country, as well as changing sentiments, challenge their relationship.

  • Myat Noe
    Director
    A Thousand Years of Love, Love X Bites, Every Monday, Almost Love
  • Aung Myint Myat
    Key Cast
    Deception
  • Russell
    Key Cast
    Night
  • Myat Noe
    Writer
    A Thousand Years of Love, Love X Bites, Almost Love
  • Myat Noe
    Producer
  • Yit
    Cinematographer
    A Thousand Years of Love, Love X Bites, Almost Love
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 27, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Myanmar
  • Country of Filming:
    Thailand
  • Language:
    Other
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Out & Loud - Pune International Queer Film Festival
    Pune
    India
    May 23, 2023
    World Premiere
  • Ischia Film Festival
    Ischia
    Italy
    June 23, 2023
    European Premiere
  • Fringe! Queer Film and Arts Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 16, 2023
    UK Premiere
  • Stuff MX Film Festival
    Mexico City
    Mexico
    September 2, 2023
    North American Premiere
  • Kolkatta International Film Festival
    Kolkatta
    India
    December 12, 2023
    as a part of omnibus film "Broken Dreams"
  • Reel Out Queer Film Festival
    Kingston, Ontario
    Canada
    February 1, 2024
    Canadian Premiere
Director Biography - Myat Noe

Alumni of such film festivals like Oldenburg, Another Hole in the Head, Canberra Shorts, McMinnville Shorts, CAAM, aGliff, and many others, Noe works as a part-time filmmaker. He left Burma after the military coup of 2021.

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Director Statement

After the military coup of 2021, many artists had to run away to neighboring Thailand. There, most are stuck in Thai-Burmese border while some are waiting for political asylum in the West. This film was made under such a difficult circumstances in Thai-Burmese border area. The two professional actors featuring in this film are real life exiles, having left Burma to avoid political persecution. Most of the crew members also political exiles. So the story resonates with all of us and I dedicate this film to these brave individuals who sacrifice so much for their country, Burma, "a bloody great country".