Za
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Synopsis
U Chet Phaung and U Phyar Gyi belong to two different villages that are constantly at odds with each other. Although the head monk of the village instructed them to build a bridge between the two villages, they each wanted to build it their own way, leading to disagreements and growing animosity. Meanwhile, Daw Ni Lar Lwin, a young female teacher from the town who is related to them as a daughter-figure, comes to visit the village. Both U Chet Phaung and U Phyar Gyi end up falling for her and competing for her affection, leaving everyone wondering who she will ultimately choose. Later, it turns out that U Chet Phaung's son, Tun Naing, and U Phyar Gyi's daughter, Thaw Tar, are actually in love with each other. Will their parents ever give them their blessing...?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ko Zaw (Arun Oo)
- Screenplay & Story
- A Kyi Taw
- Original Title
- ဇ
- Spoken Languages
- Burmese
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
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Ko Zaw (Arun Oo)
A Kyi Taw
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Ko Zaw (Arun Oo)
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What is Za about?
U Chet Phaung and U Phyar Gyi belong to two different villages that are constantly at odds with each other. Although the head monk of the village instructed them to build a bridge between the two villages, they each wanted to build it their own way, leading to disagreements and growing animosity. Meanwhile, Daw Ni Lar Lwin, a young female teacher from the town who is related to them as a daughter-figure, comes to visit the village. Both U Chet Phaung and U Phyar Gyi end up falling for her and competing for her affection, leaving everyone wondering who she will ultimately choose. Later, it turns out that U Chet Phaung's son, Tun Naing, and U Phyar Gyi's daughter, Thaw Tar, are actually in love with each other. Will their parents ever give them their blessing...?
Who directed Za?
Za was directed by Ko Zaw (Arun Oo).
Who stars in Za?
The principal cast of Za includes Yan Aung, Kyaw Ye Aung, Tun Tun, Soe Myat Thu Zar, Soe Pyae Thazin.
When was Za released and how long is it?
Za was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
Is Za based on a book or true story?
Za is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A Kyi Taw".