Clinging with Hate (or Clinging to Hate; , also spelt as Mone Swal) is a 2018 Burmese religious drama film directed by Aww Yatha and starring Nay Toe, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Min Thway, Phway Phway and Aye Wutyi Thaung. Based on the novel One Who Dies Beautifully (အသေလှတဲ့သူ) by Buddhist monk Ashin Sandadika, the film premiered in Myanmar and in Singapore on 16 November 2018. It became one of highest-grossing films in Myanmar, as well as the most successful film released by 7th Sense Creation at the time.
Plot Based on the true story, In 1959 in Central Burma, two evil brother Nga Htoo Zaw and Nga Htoo Maw reincarnated into twins from hatred and revenge. The Abbot tell them they must separate and release hatred and learn how to love or otherwise they will suffer in Samsara (circle of life and death) for eternity.
Cast Nay Toe as Nga Htoo Zaw in past life, the two Buddhist monks (dual role) in present life Kyaw Kyaw Bo as Ko Phoe Aung Min Thway as Nga Htoo Maw in past life Phway Phway as Ma Thel Oohm (wife of Ko Phoe Aung) Aye Wutyi Thaung as Ma Kyar Ooh in past life, Ma Theigi in present life
Accolades Year Award Category Nominee Result 2018 Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards Best Sound Ko Aye Best Editing Arkar Best Cinematography Win Lwin Htet Best Screenplay Lwin Min Ant Best Director Aww Ya Tha Best Picture 7th Sense Film Production Best Supporting Actor Kyaw Kyaw Bo Best Supporting Actress Aye Wutyi Thaung Best Actor Nay Toe 2018 Star Award Best Cinematography Win Lwin Htet Best Story Ashin Sandadika Best Director Aww Ya Tha Best Picture 7th Sense Film Production Best Supporting Actor Kyaw Kyaw Bo Best Performance Aye Wutyi Thaung
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