The Bad Man

The Bad Man

2021 · 76 min · Documentary

A documentary of the life story of a violent and bloodthirsty young man from Kachin, Myanmar, who casually discusses killing as if it were not his own story. His past of a non-voluntary, military life has cost him a great deal and completely changed his post-military life. With all the wounds and experiences, he is now considering which path to take for the future.

Directed by Lee Yong Chao

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