Midwives
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Midwives is a documentary film. directed by Hnin Ei Hlaing. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Hla and Nyo Nyo live in a country torn by conflict. Hla is a Buddhist and the owner of a makeshift medical clinic in western Myanmar, where the Rohingya (a Muslim minority community) are persecuted and denied basic rights. Nyo Nyo is a Muslim and an apprentice midwife who acts as an assistant and translator at the clinic. Her family has lived in the area for generations, yet they are still considered intruders. Encouraged and challenged by Hla, who risks her own safety daily by helping Muslim patients, Nyo Nyo is determined to become a steady health care provider for her community.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (6 votes)
Language
MY
Original language
Country
Myanmar
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- MY
Production Companies
- EyeSteelFilm
- AMA Film
- Snow Films
- American Documentary
- JustFilms / Ford Foundation
- Sundance Institute
- Women Make Movies
- DFI
- Tribeca Film Institute
- Chicken & Egg Films
- InMaat Productions
- Nika Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midwives about?
Hla and Nyo Nyo live in a country torn by conflict. Hla is a Buddhist and the owner of a makeshift medical clinic in western Myanmar, where the Rohingya (a Muslim minority community) are persecuted...
Who directed Midwives?
Midwives was directed by Hnin Ei Hlaing.
How long is Midwives?
Midwives has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Midwives released?
Midwives was released on September 26, 2022 in theaters.