Golden Kingdom

Golden Kingdom

2015 · 104 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

Story of four young monks left alone in their remote monastery in Myanmar. Shot entirely in newly-opened Myanmar with non-actors, the film bridges spirit, cinema, and traditional Burmese storytelling to open a view onto an unseen world.

Directed by Brian Perkins · Written by Brian Perkins

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