2 Films & TV Shows Set In Myanmar During The Middle Ages

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King Naresuan 1

🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇹🇭 Thailand The 16th Century

The film concerns the life of King Naresuan, who liberated the Siamese from the control of Burma. Born in 1555, he was taken to Burma as a child hostage; there he became acquainted with sword fighting and became a threat to the Burmese empire.

Released in 2007 • 134 minutes
The Legend of Suriyothai

🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇹🇭 Thailand The 16th Century

During the 16th century, as Thailand contends with both a civil war and Burmese invasion, a beautiful princess rises up to help protect the glory of the Kingdom of Ayothaya. Based on the life of Queen Suriyothai.

Released in 2001 • 185 minutes