A heartfelt silent film showcasing the vibrancy of the 1950s Myanmar cinema, set to live music performed by Malaysian composer and musician, Lee Hor Kent.

	Film screening with live music Friday, 27 September 2024 7:00 PM Oldham Theatre, Singapore Countries: Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore

Pyo Chit Lin (My Darling) is one of the very few Myanmar classics still in existence and is the country’s earliest surviving colour film from 1950. The romantic comedy revolves around two friends who move to Yangon to look for work. They meet a beautiful young woman, Kyu Kyu, who despite her wealth possesses a humble nature that attracts the attention of several suitors, including a police officer, an air force captain, and a writer. Starring many of the major Burmese actors of the time, the film is a precious document of the prolific and vibrant movie industry in Myanmar then.

The film was restored by the Asian Film Archive in collaboration with the MEMORY! Cinema Association in 2017, using a sole-surviving 16mm release print.  Its restoration underscores the critical importance of film preservation and enables preservation efforts for future generations.  

Leading lady, Kyu Kyu, in Pyo Chit Lin (My Darling), 1950