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Beyond Rangoon

R19951h 40mJohn Boorman
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 35%

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"Truth has a witness"

Dr. Laura Bowman is a young widow who's unwittingly drawn into political turmoil while vacationing in Burma in the late 1980s. Bowman initially left San Francisco with her sister in an attempt to escape painful memories of her husband and son's violent deaths. But her fight to escape to Thailand could prove just as harrowing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beyond Rangoon (1995) about?

Dr. Laura Bowman is a young widow who's unwittingly drawn into political turmoil while vacationing in Burma in the late 1980s. Bowman initially left San Francisco with her sister in an attempt to escape painful memories of her husband and son's violent deaths. But her fight to escape to Thailand could prove just as harrowing.

Who stars in Beyond Rangoon?

Beyond Rangoon stars Patricia Arquette (Laura Bowman), U Aung Ko (U Aung Ko), Frances McDormand (Andy Bowman), Spalding Gray (Jeremy Watt), Tiara Jacquelina (San San, Hotel Desk Clerk). The film was directed by John Boorman.

How long is Beyond Rangoon?

Beyond Rangoon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated R.

Is Beyond Rangoon worth watching?

Beyond Rangoon holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 35. Fans of History, Thriller, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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