Tender Are the Feet(1972)

Tender Are the Feet Synopsis

Made under the Burmese dictatorship, Maung Wanna’s debut feature tells a story of Sein Lin, the drummer for a traditional dance theatre group in Rangoon, who falls in love with beautiful dancer Khin San. When she leaves the group to pursue a career as a film actress, he gives her a small figure as a keepsake, a symbol of traditional theatre. He tells her to return it only when she is certain she wants to stay in film. The dancer’s independence in choosing to become a film actress breaks with cultural tradition, as does Sein Lin’s performance in a jazz club, symbolising the colonial influence.

Tender Are the Feet (1972) is a drama and music film directed by Maung Wunna, released on October 12, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars San San Aye, Zaw Lwin, Aung Pyae and May Nwet.