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{{Infobox film |
{{Infobox film |
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| name = |
| name = The Gemini |
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| image = The Gemini |
| image = The Gemini poster.png |
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| caption = Theatrical poster |
| caption = Theatrical poster |
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| director = |
| director = [[Nyo Min Lwin]] |
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| producer = |
| producer = Thit Thit Myint Saing |
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|editing = |
|editing = Chan Thar |
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| screenplay = |
| screenplay = Lynn Myat Thwin |
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| music = |
| music = Pe Kabar Nyein Chan |
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| cinematography = |
| cinematography = Tint Sann |
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| story = |
| story = Bhone Htut Khaung |
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| starring = |
| starring = [[Okkar Min Maung]]<br />[[Nyein Chan Kyaw]]<br />[[Aye Myat Thu]] |
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| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2016|09|09|United States}} |
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2016|09|09|United States}} |
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| runtime = |
| runtime = 120 minutes |
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| country = [[Myanmar]] |
| country = [[Myanmar]] |
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| language = [[Burmese language|Burmese]] |
| language = [[Burmese language|Burmese]] |
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| production_companies = {{plainlist| |
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* Udan Pictures |
* Udan Pictures |
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* Gemini Media Productions}} |
* Gemini Media Productions}} |
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'''''The Gemini''''' ({{langx|my|မေထုံရာသီဖွား}}) is a 2016 [[Myanmar|Burmese]] [[drama film]] directed by [[Nyo Min Lwin]], starring [[Okkar Min Maung]], [[Nyein Chan Kyaw]] and [[Aye Myat Thu]]. The film follows a love story between two men who had faced difficulties in their life after one had been forced into an [[arranged marriage]]. The film was the first [[LGBT]] film in [[cinema of Myanmar]] and openly railed against the Burmese homosexuality laws.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-capsule-gemini-review-20160920-snap-story.html|title=Convoluted plot and tech issues undo gay romantic thriller 'The Gemini'|first=Los Angeles|last=Times|website=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=23 September 2016 |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/burmese-director-explores-same-sex-relationships-in-new-film.html|title=Burmese Director Explores Same-Sex Relationships in New Film|date=28 January 2016|publisher=}}</ref> |
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The Gemini premiered at the Cinema Village in [[New York City]] on 9 September 2016, and became the first Burmese film shown in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mizzima.tv/index.php/110-entertainment-news/15578-myanmar-gay-film-the-gemini-will-premiere-at-cinema-village-in-new-york-on-sept-9-and-it-will-become-the-first-myanmar-film-to-be-shown-in-hollywood-mizzima-com|title=Myanmar gay film The Gemini will premiere at Cinema Village in New York on Sept 9, and it will become the first Myanmar film to be shown in Hollywood. Mizzima.com|last=MizzimaTV|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemavillage.com/Now-Playing/gemini.html|title=GEMINI - Cinema Village|last=Cinema Village|publisher=}}</ref> |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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The film begins with a scene of bed sheets pooling on the floor and two men swing their legs into view. The film cuts to a cold discussion between Thit Wai and his wife, Honey Pyo. Later, Honey Pyo is shattered when she learns that her |
The film begins with a scene of bed sheets pooling on the floor and two men swing their legs into view. The film cuts to a cold discussion between Thit Wai and his wife, Honey Pyo. Later, Honey Pyo is shattered when she learns that her husband's plane has crashed. |
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Nay Thit approaches the young widow at the funeral claiming to be his college friend. Flashbacks reveal the romantic relationship between Thit Wai and Nay Thit, and Honey Pyo suspects her late husband is with Nay Thit which she decides to investigate. |
Nay Thit approaches the young widow at the funeral claiming to be his college friend. Flashbacks reveal the romantic relationship between Thit Wai and Nay Thit, and Honey Pyo suspects her late husband is with Nay Thit which she decides to investigate. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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* Okkar Min Maung as Thit Wai |
* [[Okkar Min Maung]] as Thit Wai |
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* Nyein Chan Kyaw as Nay Thit |
* [[Nyein Chan Kyaw]] as Nay Thit |
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* Aye Myat Thu as Honey Pyo |
* [[Aye Myat Thu]] as Honey Pyo |
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* Min Oo as Uncle Kat |
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* Min Taw Win as Dr. Khant |
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* Htoo Char as Morris |
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* Soe Moe Kyi as Thit Wai's mother |
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==Release and |
==Release and international showing== |
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The film was first shown on |
The film was first shown on 9 June 2016 at the Cinema Village in New York and shown on Laemmle Theatre in [[Los Angeles]] on 23 September 2016. The film was screened in Myanmar on 2 Dec 2016.<ref>themoviegemini.com</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 22:21, 5 November 2024
| The Gemini | |
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 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Nyo Min Lwin |
| Screenplay by | Lynn Myat Thwin |
| Story by | Bhone Htut Khaung |
| Produced by | Thit Thit Myint Saing |
| Starring | Okkar Min Maung Nyein Chan Kyaw Aye Myat Thu |
| Cinematography | Tint Sann |
| Edited by | Chan Thar |
| Music by | Pe Kabar Nyein Chan |
Production companies |
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Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Language | Burmese |
The Gemini (Burmese: မေထုံရာသီဖွား) is a 2016 Burmese drama film directed by Nyo Min Lwin, starring Okkar Min Maung, Nyein Chan Kyaw and Aye Myat Thu. The film follows a love story between two men who had faced difficulties in their life after one had been forced into an arranged marriage. The film was the first LGBT film in cinema of Myanmar and openly railed against the Burmese homosexuality laws.[1][2]
The Gemini premiered at the Cinema Village in New York City on 9 September 2016, and became the first Burmese film shown in Hollywood.[3][4]
Plot
[edit]The film begins with a scene of bed sheets pooling on the floor and two men swing their legs into view. The film cuts to a cold discussion between Thit Wai and his wife, Honey Pyo. Later, Honey Pyo is shattered when she learns that her husband's plane has crashed.
Nay Thit approaches the young widow at the funeral claiming to be his college friend. Flashbacks reveal the romantic relationship between Thit Wai and Nay Thit, and Honey Pyo suspects her late husband is with Nay Thit which she decides to investigate.
Cast
[edit]- Okkar Min Maung as Thit Wai
- Nyein Chan Kyaw as Nay Thit
- Aye Myat Thu as Honey Pyo
Release and international showing
[edit]The film was first shown on 9 June 2016 at the Cinema Village in New York and shown on Laemmle Theatre in Los Angeles on 23 September 2016. The film was screened in Myanmar on 2 Dec 2016.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Times, Los Angeles (23 September 2016). "Convoluted plot and tech issues undo gay romantic thriller 'The Gemini'". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Burmese Director Explores Same-Sex Relationships in New Film". 28 January 2016.
- ^ MizzimaTV. "Myanmar gay film The Gemini will premiere at Cinema Village in New York on Sept 9, and it will become the first Myanmar film to be shown in Hollywood. Mizzima.com".
- ^ Cinema Village. "GEMINI - Cinema Village".
- ^ themoviegemini.com
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