Synopsis:
Today, thousands of people live in refugee camps along the Thai-Burmese border, displaced from decades of relentless civil war at the hands of the Burmese military. Inheriting the full weight of 7 decades of surviving as refugees, diverse Karenni community members offer their perspective and experience for the first time in this stirring cinematic documentary.
Director Biography - Ansley Sawyer, Corey Embring
Ansley is a nomadic film producer. Her collaborations with Director Brandon Li "Nomads of Mongolia" and "Hong Kong Strong" were Vimeo Staff Picks, and have been featured on BBC, TEDx, National Geographic, Smithsonian, Sony Alpha Universe, and Upworthy. She is an avid traveler, singer, sailor, and storyteller.
Corey has traveled extensively throughout Thailand for the last several years, immersing himself in local communities. He is passionate about vérité-style cinematography, and travels the world to work on projects that benefit human rights issues.