The War We Carry

A patient, intimate documentary that immerses you in a family's long ordeal, finding quiet resilience and even joy amid fear.

Directed by

Kaspar Astrup Schröder

Genres

Documentary

Tagline

In a land where time stands still hope is what keeps us moving

Overview

Hninn is a diligent student who wants to become a nun. In February 2021, the military seizes power in Myanmar and everything she has strived for vanishes overnight. Civil war breaks out in the country and Hnin's family must learn to live with constant fear: moving house, going into hiding, deciding who to trust and where to go at all. For six years, the camera follows them as they search for a safe place in a country torn apart. And yet, amidst all this horror, there is still room for faith, courage and even joy.

How it feels

Bleak, tense, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Survival, faith, family, war

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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