In the 1990s, Min, an orphaned Burmese, gets a US diversity visa to go to the States. Taken in by a mixed San Francisco group on the fringes of society, including his childhood friend, Min does all he can to get a job. Finally, working for a Myanmar charity group, buried revelations come up, sowing mistrust. This movie celebrates the resilience of immigrants, mothers and the LGBTQA community, shining a light on the global struggles of orphans and minorities. This heartfelt portrayal of hope and the indomitable human spirit celebrates unyielding determination.
Screenings/Awards: DisOrient Asian American Film Festival – Audience Choice for Best Feature Film/Closing Night Film; Monaco Charity Film Festival – Closing Film
Directors’ Statement: MYITTAR is a story about the many permutations of love. It is also a film about human journeys – your goal in life may be one thing, but then you realize that sometimes what you’re looking for is right in front of you. The story moves full circle and comes back to the core of love.
Graham Streeter is an American film director, screenwriter and cinematographer. Raised in California, Streeter worked in Japan before going to California State University. He recently completed his 5th feature film UNFIX which won Outstanding Feature Drama at the 28th Sacramento International Film Festival.
Grace Swe Zin Htaik has appeared in over 200 Burmese films and contributed to many more as director, producer and consultant. She is deeply involved in Myanmar’s burgeoning entertainment industry and makes a point of using her platform to bring attention to social justice issues and public health concerns.