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*

Mr. Aris ?

The doctor is
waiting to see you.

Hello, Michael.

Hello, how are you ?

Good... Please, take
a seat.

Thank you.

It's always very difficult
to predict the progress

of something like this.

It could be as little as
five months

or as
long as five years,

enough time for you to put
your affairs in order, I hope.

Would you like me to ask
the nurse to arrange

for your wife to come
and collect you ?

My wife ?

Would that she could.

She lives in Burma
now, you see.

( Michael )
Good morning.

( students )
Good morning.

( Michael )
Could we pass these
around, please ?

Thank you, thank you.

Today I thought we might talk
about how the Bhutanese people

have always placed great
emphasis on family loyalty,

the bonds of community,

and respect
for their elders.

*

( doorbell chiming )

Bloody rain.

Yes, come in.

So it's definitely
cancer then ?

Mmmm.

Prostate cancer, as
a matter of fact.

And did they give you
any indication

as to how long before...

In anything from a few
months to five years.

Good God, Michael.

No, no, I could achieve a lot
in five years.

And what about Suu ?

Surely she'll want to return to
Oxford when she hears this.

Anthony, you know as
well as I do

if she
ever leaves Burma,

they will never allow
her to return.

What about you, Michael ?

You haven't seen her for
three years.

She's your
wife, for God's sake.

She's the mother of
your children.

Surely the military would
roll out the red carpet

if she asked
to be allowed to come home.

She can't possibly walk
away now.

Too much
blood has been spilled.

Countless lives have
been lost.

Michael.
Millions upon millions
of people

are counting on her.

Well, whatever happens
Anthony,

you must promise me you'll
keep an eye out for the boys.

Of course, of course.

You can count on me 100%,
you know that.

Yes.

*

Hello, darling.
Hello, angel.

How's the book going ?

Slowly.

That smells good.

We're having
Burmese tonight.

All right.

( giggling )

Stop it.

Did you think of a title ?

Yes.

Well, it's original, it's--

There's a storm coming.

Hi, Mum, hi, Dad.

Hello, did you
have a good day ?

It's okay day.

I'm starving, though.

Supper's at seven.

Do you have
much homework ?

It's all done.

Kim.

Well, almost.

You'd better get
started then.

Hi Dad.
Hello Alex.

Hi, Mom.

( man )
Meanwhile, in Burma today,

violence has erupted on the
streets of Rangoon...

Suu ?
Hmm ?

...an incident in which
students were mown down

by the authorities.

Eyewitnesses at the
incident claimed

that hundreds of students
taking part

in a peaceful
demonstration at Inyar Lake,

were shot and killed by
soldiers at point black range,

many more protestors
sustained serious injuries.

They are demanding
an end

to the military dictatorship

that has ruled the country
with an iron fist

since a coup in 1962.

Burma's government is known as
one of the world's

most oppressive
and secretive regimes,

but despite the authorities'
determined attempts

to crush this uprising,

it appears that the
student's movement

is rapidly gaining
massive popular support.

( woman )
Meanwhile, back
in Britain...

( telephone ringing )

Hello.

( voices talking on phone )

My mother's had
a stroke.

I'll sort you
out a flight.

Be good, won't you ?

Help Daddy around
the house.

It will be hard
for me to get to a phone,

so don't worry if it's a while
before you hear from me.

How long are you
going to be away ?

A week...

or maybe two.

( door closing )

( Michael)
Right, that's it.

Come on, come on, we're
very late.

Come on, rush.

Come on, no time,
okay... bye.

Bon voyage, I love you.

Driver, please hurry,
please, please, please.

I love you.
Bye.

Bye.

*

Uncle Leo.
You are as
beautiful as ever.

Did you hear... the whole
uproar started

after our General in his
great wisdom,

decided to ban any
denomination that wasn't

a multiple of nine.

Well, nine is his
lucky number.

The universities can't
provide lunch anymore.

That's why the students
have taken to the streets.

All this just because of the
superstitious whims

of a madman.

Call me if you need me.

I will.

Thank you for
everything, Uncle Leo.

Suu !

Suu !

Mum.

How are you feeling ?

Tired.

*

( doctor speaking Burmese )

Did you hear about
the massacre ?

Yes.

The riots, it made
headline news across the world.

What's my little
boys doing ?

Not so little these days.

*

( Michael )
That's it, come on.

There's no need
for that.

Come on,
have a good day.

Don't be silly... come on,
have a good day.

Bye.
Okay, off you go.

And Kim, put
your collar down.

( Kim )
Yeah.
Yes, okay.

Goodbye.
Goodbye, Dad.

Goodbye.

( door slamming )

What are you doing ?

They're looking
for students, we'd better go.

Hold on... she can't leave
in this condition.

She should stay here.

Yes.

Wait, wait... don't do
anything hasty.

Calm down first.

I suggest we take her
back to bed

and then go down
to see what's happening.

( people groaning and moaning )

Oh !

*

( protesters shouting )

( gunfire, screaming )

( gunfire )

( woman )
Violence has once again erupted
on the streets of Rangoon,

when new demonstrations
were met with wave after wave

of reprisals.

This morning, soldiers opened
fire on protesting students

close to
Rangoon General Hospital,

killing and injuring many.

A curfew has once again
been reintroduced.

( phone ringing )

Hello ?
( Suu )
Mikey.

Suu, darling, how are you ?

It's so good to
hear your voice.

You, too... You, too.

You managed to dodge
the bullets then ?

Despite myself, I was
beginning to worry.

I'm sorry, I couldn't
get away until now.

Don't worry.
And I've been missing
you all so much.

Yes, me too... Of course.

How's your mother ?

The doctors have said there's
nothing more they can do,

so, I'm going to
take her home.

Oh, I'm sorry, Suu,
of course, of course.

But so many other
things are happening,

I hardly know
where to begin and I--

( static )

Hello ?
Hello ?

Hello-- I've lost you,
can you hear me ?

Hello ?

Hello ?
Oh, hello.

I can hear you again.

Are the boys all right ?

Oh, the boys are
in fine form.

Well, they're already
in bed,

but you
mustn't worry about them.

Will you tell Alex many
happy returns of the day ?

Yes, of course.
That I'll make it up
to him when I...

( static )

Hello ?
... as soon
as I come home.

Of course, darling.

So we're trying to
organize the visas.

We hope to join you just
as soon as possible.

( static, phone cutting off )

Mikey ?
Oh goodness,
this is useless.

Hello... Suu ?

Oh... dear.

*

( woman speaking Burmese )

I'm happy to be home.

So am I.

Daw Suu, my name's
Nita May

and I have a
message from your husband.

He wanted me to tell you
that their visas

have finally come through

and that they will arrive
at the end of the week.

Thank you.

There is so
much to discuss.

Let's start then.

Leo.

So happy to see you.

It is good to
have you back.

C'mon, let's go...
Please, after you.

Mummy, mummy.

Mummy.
Oh !

( laughing )

Oh !

I've missed you,
hmmmm...

( laughing )

You better be prepared
for complete chaos.

Oh ?

Come on, come on.

Wow.

( woman speaking Burmese )

Mon Mon !

How are you ?

Lovely to see you.

Ah !

Tom.
Dr. Aris.

Hello.

How do you do ?

You're looking shell
shocked, doctor.

Well, I suppose I had taken
it for granted,

Suu was
leading a solitary life,

quietly nursing her mother.

Not all historians get to be a
part of history in the making.

You must enjoy your
ringside seat.

Please let me know
if you need anything.

Oh, thank you, I will.

( knocking )

Michael.

I'm glad you're here.

( Michael )
Down, down, down, down.

A little further,
a little further.

Okay, stop, stop, stop.

There you go... step away,
step away.

( man speaking Burmese )

( Michael )
What does he say ?

He's saying...

the public discontent with
government's policies

can no
longer be ignored.

And that because he's not
totally free of responsibility,

for the events of
the past few months,

and because he's getting
on now,

he's go--
He's going to resign.

There will now be a referendum
on Burma's political future.

Hello.

Hello ?

Mum.

Some men from Rangoon
University want to speak to you.

They said it's...

urgent.

Madam, my colleagues and I
are academics

from the history faculty,

and we believe
you are the only person

who can lead Burma into
democracy now.

As the daughter of Aung San,

the people will
automatically unite behind.

Your father fought and won
independence for Burma.

Here is an opportunity
to finish what he began.

Let's seize this
opportunity.

Quite apart from having
no relevant experience,

as you can see...

my hands
are more than full.

May I ask that you take
some time to consider ?

*

( speaking Burmese )

( speaking Burmese )

( speaking Burmese )

( whispering )

( protesters shouting )

Madam, we will have
to continue on foot.

All right.

Let's go.

Michael !

Stop the car...
Stop, stop !

( Kim )
Dad !

Boys, come on.
( Alex )
Dad !

Keep up.

Suu !

Suu !

Dad, we're coming !

Dad, we're gonna
get some food.

What ?
We're gonna go
get some food.

( Michael )
Okay, but don't
go too far.

( Kim )
We'll be back.

( Michael )
Just stay right there...
If we lose you--

It may be a little
late to be saying this,

but you realize I've
never actually

spoken in public before.

And there's no time
like the present.

We'll be watching
from the side.

*

( cheering )

( cheering )

( cheering )

( cheering )

( cheering )

( cheering )

*

( cheering and clapping )

( man )
Aung San...

Aung San Suu Kyi...

the daughter
of General Aung San,

until now an Oxford housewife
and mother of two,

emerged today as Burma's
bright new hope for the future.

( people chattering )

It was incredible, huh ?

Yes.. Yes, indeed.

However, a quarter of
a century of brutal oppression,

will not be undone in
one day.

There is still
a great deal to do.

Glory to the Raj.

Used to house
a staff of 80 Brits

before Ne Win had them all
kicked out.

Okay, here we are.

Wonderful.

*

I think we should go.

No, there's time
for a few more.

*

Thank you, Tom, thank you.

You're welcome.

What's wrong, Kim ?

You already missed
Alex's birthday.

And now you're
going to miss mine.

It's too dangerous for
you to remain here.

And I'd never forgive
myself if anything

happened to either of you.

Anyway, a new
term is beginning.

You both need to be
there when it does.

Come here.

Please.

Try to be brave for
me, hmm ?

Look after your brother.

I will.

And you: I want you to write
to me every day.

Bye, May May.

Be strong.
We will.

I love you.
( Kim and Alex )
Love you, too.

( Kim )
Bye.

( shouting in Burmese )

Positions please.

No, I think you
should be on the end...

One, two, three.

( shouting )

( man )
We have
to unify all minorities,

but Rijina is in
the middle of the mountains.

Democracy will only work if
we include everybody.

*

( man )
They're coming, they're coming !

( Suu )
Please, put your
gun down.

( Michael )
Suu, I think
we should leave.

No, no, no, please put your
gun down, put it down.

We shall
not respond with violence

under any circumstances.

( banging )

Dr. Aris,
your visa is canceled.

You are to come with us
to the airport.

Do I have time to pack ?

One minute.

Now, you have
a very busy schedule.

You're gonna have to
pace yourself.

Make sure you eat
well and get good rest

whenever you can, okay ?

We'll be back.

Let's go !

*

*

I'll try another one.

( band playing
traditional music )

( doorbell )

Ah, Lucinda, my savior.

Come in,
come in, dear.

Anthony's still here ?

No, no, he just left.

( cheering )

*

( cheering )

( cheering )

( cheering )

No lumps.
It needs more oats.

No, a little salt.

There.

There we are.

Here.

Looks good.

*

( man )
The arrangements for the
funeral of Dhaw Khin Kyi,

the widow of Burma's great
national hero, Aung San,

were conducted
in lavish style.

While the authorities
sought to prevent

civil servants from
attending the funeral,

locking some in their
offices and refusing sick leave

the gathering was the largest
in Burma since the coup.

At least 100,000 people
surrounded the coffin

on its procession
to a burial...

( woman reporting news in
Burmese )

*

Thank you.

You have been a very
dutiful daughter.

Your father
would be proud.

And now your duty
is completed.

You will understandably be
eager to get home again.

As soon as you're
packed and ready,

our limousine will take
you to the airport.

That won't be necessary,
General Nyunt.

For the time being my duty
remains here in Burma.

There is an election
to be fought.

What about those
young boys of yours ?

They will be missing
their mother.

Well, the sooner these
elections come,

the sooner
I can rejoin them.

Perhaps on your return,
you could urge General Ne Win

to make haste.

( shouting )

( clapping )

( clapping )

The soldiers, they look
very serious.

We should
come back some other day.

No.

Just ignore them.

We will continue in a
calm and orderly fashion.

Stay here first.

It's time to go, we
have to go.

All right.

Ahhhhh!

( laughing and applauding )

Whoo !

( speaking in Burmese )

*

( cymbals crashing )

( clapping )

( man )
In an unprecedented
escalation of intimidation,

Aung San Suu Kyi narrowly
escaped being shot

by the military yesterday

while out campaigning in
the province of Danubyu.

*

Jesus Christ, Suu.

( cheering )

*

A good day, today...

isn't it ?

Very good.

Daw Suu, Daw Suu !

Everywhere we went today,

they were picking people up
and taking them away.

Where are they
taking them ?

Some of them were taken as
forced laborers at the borders,

carrying weapons and
drugs through the jungle

on the account
of the generals.

And the others ?

( exploding )

( laughing )

We should write to the UN
and Amnesty International,

and tell them exactly how
the Burmese people

are being
treated by the military.

Yes.

Pen and paper, please.

Okay.

( Suu )
"My darling, as you
may have heard,

"every day
brings new atrocities,

"committed by a regime who
will clearly stop at nothing

"in order to try
to hang on to power,

"but there can be no turning
back now

"and as
my father once advised:

"'continue to expect the best
while preparing for the worst.'

"So darling,
please, I beg you,

try your best not
to worry."

Morning, Dad.

Your mother
sends her love.

How is she ?

Still busy.

I hope she'll be rewarded
one day for what she's doing.

Good afternoon.
Afternoon.

You'd like to go through ?
Thank you.

Professor Finnie.

Forgive me,
forgive me, sorry.

Sorry to trouble you... my name
is Dr. Michael Aris.

I am married
to Aung San...
Of course, of course.

I've been watching your
wife's progress

with tremendous admiration.

I'm sorry to trouble you,

but I believe you
have some influence

with the Nobel Peace
Prize Committee

and I was wondering if you would
be willing to forward her name ?

It is difficult to envisage
a stronger contender.

Anything that raises
her international profile

at the moment will afford some
measure of protection.

As you can imagine,
the issue of Suu's safety

weighs heavily on me
at the moment.

Look, if you have some
kind of CV,

I'll certainly ensure
it's seen by Vaclav Havel

and his committee.

Well, that would
be tremendously helpful.

You see, I'm haunted by
the fear that her luck

is about to run out
any day now.

Let me see what
I can do.

Thank you, sir,
thank you.

Thank you.

Karma !

Just the man I
was looking for.

Follow me.

Dr. Aris, I've got to...

I'm going to need
your help, Karma.

Instead of sitting around
worrying about the dates

of these bloody elections,

I've hatched a little
plan of action.

Now, somewhere here...

Somewhere are copies of
all Suu's old essays.

There's one she wrote
about her father.

Another on Burma
under colonialism.

Now, you take a
look at these.

See what you can dig out.

We're going to put
together an application

for the Nobel committee
on Suu's behalf.

That's brilliant.

Yes.

Right.

You get stuck in there
and we'll see how we go.

Good.

Good man.

*

"It's not much use my
saying to you "be careful,"

"but please be very judicious
in everything you do.

"It's all a
matter of timing.

"If I have any authority
left at all

"as your
very loving husband,

"please listen to me.

"Please be as gentle with
yourself as I would be

if I were there."

( Kim )
Dad, Dad !

Ta da !
Careful.

Oh, goodness.

Well, well, well.

It looks like Christmas
has come early.

*

Kim.
Huh ?

For crying out
loud, be careful.

All right, Mr. Perfect.

( phone ringing )

Hello ?

Yes.

What ?

Oh dear.

Yes.

I'm sorry.

Lucinda, I'll
call you later.

Okay, dear... Bye bye.

Dad ?

That was your Aunt Lucinda
on the phone.

I'm sorry to have to tell
your grandfather has died.

And I shall have to
go to Scotland

to organize the funeral.

My babies.

( shouting )

*

Good morning.

It's time to wake up.

Morning.

Sleep well ?

Now, I don't want
you to be frightened,

but this morning we have
woken to find the house

surrounded by soldiers.

Perhaps it will all
come to nothing,

but in case I am arrested,

I have made arrangements for you
both to be sent back to England.

So I want you to know
that whatever happens,

you will be well
taken care of.

All right ?

Yeah.

*

( soldiers shouting )

( shouting )

Yes, yes, I understand.

But are all the lines to
Burma down,

or just this one ?

I see... Just this one.

Thank you.

*

( dogs barking )

Hey, stop.

( speaking in Burmese )

*

While you are in Rangoon,
you are to abide

by the conditions under which
your wife has been detained.

No contact
with your embassy

or any person engaged
in politics.

Is that understood ?

Yes.

Enjoy your stay.

What do you want,
chocolate ?

We don't have any.

Boys.

Daddy ?

Where is everyone ?

Mummy is on
hunger strike.

On hunger strike ?

Mikey... Mikey.

They arrived early in the
morning and arrested

most of my colleagues.

Except for me.

I'm under house arrest.

So I've told them I have
no intention of eating

until they take me to
join them all in prison.

They cut
the phone line...

With a pair
of scissors.

I can't tell you how
relieved I am

that you are here.

When did you last eat ?

About three days ago.

Four.
Three.

Four.
Three.

Shh.

Oh, I must say.

There's never a dull
moment in this family.

What on earth am I
going to do with you ?

*

( man )
Fears are growing about
the fate of the British academi

Dr. Michael Aris, who vanished
nearly two weeks ago.

He has not been seen since
arriving in Rangoon,

to visit his wife
Aung San Suu Kyi.

Despite urgent requests
from the Foreign Office

for clarification,

the Burmese authorities
have so far refused to provide

any information about his well
being or whereabouts.

A British embassy official said
that their only information...

( speaking Burmese )

Now listen, Suu.

If you die, the boys
lose their mother

and your people
their best defender.

Can I try something ?

What ?

Sit.

Stand.

I wish to put a
proposition to you.

It has been 12 days
since my wife has eaten,

( translating into
Burmese )
and I must
impress upon you

how very rapidly her
health is declining.

She is prepared to abandon
her hunger strike,

if you will offer
her a firm assurance,

that her colleagues
will be well treated.

I cannot emphasize enough
the grave danger she is in.

She will not survive
more than a day or two.

I ask you to consider
very carefully,

the public consequences if
you fail to act promptly.

*

Madam.

The authorities wish
to assure you

that no harm
will come to your colleagues.

All right ?

*

( dogs barking )

( playing piano )

It's called music.

Well, this has been one of
the most bizarre few weeks

of my entire life.

Thank you, for everything.

I couldn't have got
through this without you.

It's going to seem
quiet when you're gone.

I know.

I'll continue to play
merry hell behind the scenes.

Let's pray this
limbo is short lived.

I'll be fine, Mikey.

Please don't worry.

The boys must be your
first concern now.

I know, I know.

Go.

Go.

*

( woman )
The Burmese authorities
have finally announced

that elections will
be held in May.

However, Aung San Suu Kyi
has been disqualified

from putting her name forward
as an electoral candidate,

on the basis
of an obscure law

prohibiting anyone married
to a foreigner

from becoming
Burmese president.

Yes, yes.

I understand.

Very well.

Goodbye.

That was the most
offhand of calls.

Who was it ?
The Embassy.

They simply said the boys
are no longer eligible

for Burmese citizenship.

They will therefore
canceling their passports

with immediate effect.

It beggars belief,
really it does.

Well, they've obviously decided
keeping the children from Suu

is the most effective way
of breaking her spirit.

At least they've finally
announced the elections.

Let's wait and see what
emerges from that.

Hopefully, hopefully everything
is about to be resolved.

Yes, hope.

How we all cling to hope.

( man )
This is a day few people in
Burma ever expected to witness.

Across the country there have
been remarkable scenes,

as thousands of people
excitedly queue

in order
to cast their vote

in the first election
for 40 years,

and here live is the
first estimated tally.

Aung San Suu
Kyi, 392 seats.

The Burmese
Military, 10 seats.

( cheering )

Oh, my goodness, boys.

What fabulous news.

( woman )
In Burma an extraordinary
landslide victory

for Aung San Suu Kyi
and her party

the National
League for Democracy.

In a country where public
gatherings of more than

five people are banned,

The National League
of Democracy look set

to be celebrating until
well into the night.

Ma Suu, Ma Suu.

Aung San Suu Kyi !

( man )
Aung San Suu Kyi !

Aung San Suu Kyi !

Aung San Suu Kyi !

Aung San Suu Kyi !

Phone !

( phone ringing )

( man )
Aung San Suu Kyi !

( crowd )
Aung San Suu Kyi !

( speaking Burmese )

Hey !

I just want to go
and talk to them.

Don't be ridiculous.

I will just go
and speak to them.

You're not going
to shoot anybody.

( speaking Burmese )

( machine gun firing )

*

( machine gun blasting )

( shouting in Burmese )

Take a seat, Dr. Aris.

Now that the elections
are out of the way,

I am pleased to say I have
some good news for you.

It seems the authorities
are finally willing

to come
to an arrangement.

If you were to write a
letter to your wife,

encouraging her to come
home to Oxford

at her earliest convenience,

they would see no problem
in allowing you to fly out.

Hmm.

I see.

Well, since I haven't
the slightest intention,

of ever making
such a request of my wife,

I shall bid you goodbye.

Those ruthless,
conniving bastards.

If they think I'm going
to take this lying down,

they've got another
thing coming.

Let's go.

*

( man )
Despite their resounding
defeat at the polls,

there is still no sign
that the Burmese military

will release
Aung San Suu Kyi

to take up her elected role as
the new Prime Minister.

Instead she
remains under lock and key,

while leading members
of her party,

the National League
of Democracy,

are arrested one by one.

Now the monks have taken
to the streets to protest,

and the monasteries
are being stormed by soldiers.

( giving orders in Burmese )

( man )
Let me assure
you, Dr. Aris,

that behind the scenes we are
doing everything possible.

However, it is our point
of view that extending

economic sanctions
against Burma,

would only play
into the hands of Beijing.

They would seize this
as an opportunity

to tighten their economic
stranglehold on Rangoon.

Now, forgive me, I have a very
important meeting to get to,

and I wish you all the
best of luck, sir.

( sighing )

*

( phone ringing )

Hello.
( Finnie )
Good morning,
Dr. Aris.

Professor Finnie.

How are you ?

I've known better days.

Well, I very much hope I
am ringing with news

that will cheer you.

Oh ?

The joy and pride I and our
children feel at this moment,

is marked by sadness and
continuing apprehension.

I am not sure if the Nobel
Peace Prize has ever been given

to someone in a situation of
such extreme isolation before.

It has certainly never
been given to a woman

in that condition.

Suu is now in the third
year of her political detention

at the hands of Burma's
military rulers

and we her family,

are denied any contact
with her whatsoever,

and know nothing of
her condition

except that
she is quite alone.

Selfishly I also hope,

that our family's
situation will be eased somewha

as a result of this supreme
gesture of recognition

for her moral and
physical courage,

and that we may at last be
allowed to pay her visits again.

We miss her very much.

( man ) From the press
conference given by Dr. Michael
Aris...

I miss you, too.

You know, one of us is going to
have to make a speech

at the actual
prize ceremony.

Any takers ?

I think if your mother
still has access to a radio,

it would mean a great deal
to her if it was one of you.

I'll do it.

Good, good man.

*

( applauding )

( woman )
And now, live from Oslo,

the BBC World Service brings
you the Nobel Peace--

( gasping )

I now call upon Michael,
Alexander and Kim Aris

to come forward to receive
the gold medal and the diploma,

on behalf of their
wife and mother,

the Nobel Prize Laureate
1991, Aung San Suu Kyi.

( applauding )

*

( man )
Now it is the turn of the
young Alexander Aris,

eldest son of
Aung San Suu Kyi

to take to the podium
to make a speech.

( Alex )
I stand
before you here today--

Alex !

-- to accept on behalf of my
mother, Aung San Suu Kyi,

this greatest of prizes,

the Nobel Prize for Peace.

Because circumstances do
not permit my mother

to be here in person,

I will do my best
to convey the sentiments

I believe she would express.

We must remember that
the lonely struggle

taking place in a heavily
guarded compound in Rangoon,

is part of the much larger
struggle worldwide,

for the emancipation

of the human spirit

from political tyranny

and psychological
subjection.

The lessons of the past
will not be forgotten

but it is our hope for the
future that we celebrate today.

( applauding )

*

( applauding )

Well, those old generals
can't cling on

for much longer after this.

It's just a matter of
time in my opinion.

Yes, I certainly hope so.

We'll just have to wait
and see how things unwind.

The military move
in mysterious ways.

Your mother would be very
proud of you, young man.

Thank you.

Well done.

Oh, yes, thank you.

Yes.

No, no, no, no, no.

No, no.

Well, why not ?

Okay.

To Suu.

Mum.
Mum.

Kim, take off your shoes.

I don't want any
mud in the house.

Dinner is at 7:30 tonight,
a little later.

Uncle Anthony's coming around.

What's wrong ?

I miss Mum.

*

( chatting in Burmese )

"The art of people is
a true mirror of their minds."

A-ha.

Is that a new face I spy ?

What's your name ?

Do you speak English ?

So what's your name ?

Arun.

Arun.

Come here,
let me show you something.

It's all right,
I won't bite.

Come.

"You may
not think about politics,

but politics thinks
about you."

Those were my
father's words.

Something for you to think
about while you stand there.

Your Grace, it's very
kind of you

to find the time
to see me, thank you.

My dear Michael, there is
not a day

when I
don't think of Suu.

I wonder what more we
could be doing.

I'm rather hoping you
bring me good news of some kind.

Well, no,
I regret to say

things are moving extremely
slowly.

The fact of the matter is
that the generals are clearly

indifferent to American
and European disapproval.

So without Asia coming
on board,

I fail to see how we
are going to make much headway.

No time like the present !

Excuse me.

My friend, hello there.

I wish I could have your
time for a quick word.

It's nice to
see you again.

The Pan-Asiatic Association

has carefully considered your
request to join our association.

And on a whole, we are
inclined to accept it.

I'm delighted.

We should make a toast.

However, though America
and Europe are in many ways

our competitors,

we are nonetheless reliant
on their good will.

The democratic
process takes time.

It is not something
you achieve overnight.

We understand.

That's why we think a gesture
from you will be appropriate.

What kind of gesture ?

Ma Suu.

Madam, your restricted residence
is at an end.

You are now free to come
and go as you please.

*

( phone ringing )

Yes, hello, hello ?

Mikey !

Suu ?

Suu, is that you ?
You may not believe
this,

but I'm calling
you from the British embassy.

I'm free !

What ?
Tell the boys

I'm free again.

I can't believe
what I'm hearing !

And all my colleagues
have been freed, too.

If I get my skates on,

we might even be able to be with
you as early as tomorrow.

Yes, tomorrow
will be a big day.

Oh, it will be a
wonderful day.

And I'm hoping I'll be
hosting the first reunion

meeting of the NLD.

One of the happiest
days of my life.

Hopefully, it will
be tomorrow morning.

I'll call the
airport first thing.

With the time difference,
it may be the day after,

but we'll
see you very soon.

Yes... because
Mikey, the fight goes on !

What goes on ?

The fight goes on !

*

Suu !

Suu !

*

I don't think I have seen
you looking quite so radiant.

I am so
happy you're here.

Hello, mum.

Alexander, oh God !

Where's my little
boy gone ?

Kim !

It's so wonderful
to see you all here.

( man )
Daw Suu, we need to go.

Hoke ket.

I just need to
finish this quickly.

Okay.
All right ?

You carry on, you
carry on.

*

Dad.

Yes, yes.

There you are.

I've been looking
everywhere for you.

Oh, you know me,
I'm never very far.

You have no idea how long
I've waited

to hold you in my
arms again.

Oh, Mikey.

I have to keep
pinching myself.

I used to think about
you all,

and try to picture
what you would be doing,

and often I talked to you.

Sometimes out loud.

You would always
be reassuring.

And reminded me of
your unwavering love.

Well...

I suppose you know
the world is now united

in declaring you
a saint ?

I don't care much for that
cult of personality,

as you know.

And anyway, a saint is
only a sinner

who keeps on trying.

Well, what are
your sinful qualities ?

Can you
really have forgotten ?

My terrible temper
for one.

My impatience for another.

And I'm stubborn.

I know.

Well, I've certainly
read some wonderful

descriptions of you.

"The Female Mandela."

"The Star of Burma."

My favorite was on the
front page of The Times

before we left London

There was a picture of you,
a beautiful picture of you,

and beneath it said,
"The Steel Orchid."

Is that how you
see me ?

Well, seeing you isn't
something I've done

very much of recently.

Michael...

if you should ever
wish to be free...

To start again.

I want you to know that I will
understand completely.

Look.

I won't deny this
prolonged separation

has been very hard,

not just for me, for
the boys, too,

but I want
to make something clear.

Throughout everything,
from the very beginning,

we have always shared a
common dream for Burma.

And far from
being an obstacle,

I have always considered
it to be the very thing

that bound us.

You really must be the
most indulgent husband

that ever lived.

Awww !

That was the last
time I saw her.

Since then it's been one
refusal after another.

I could fill in one
of these bloody forms

in my sleep now.

Oh, thank you.
You're welcome.

Does Suu know about
the diagnosis yet ?

Oh, for Christ's sake,
Michael,

you are going
to have to tell her.

All in good time, Anthony.

All in good time.

And how exactly are you
proposing to break the news ?

*

( phone ringing )

Hello ?

Mikey.

Oh, Suu.

How wonderful.

At last.

What a tonic to
hear your voice.

How are you, darling ?

You received my
letter then ?

I'm still trying
to take it in.

Yes, of course,
of course.

Well, the good news is--

The good news is I fully
intend to fight it all the way.

And nothing will boost me
quite like coming to see you.

And if all goes
well with the visa,

and I rather think this
might be

the ammunition that could make
them relent once and for all,

there is every chance we
might be able to see each other

in time for my birthday.

We could celebrate
together.

All right.

Yes.

So courage, Suu.

Courage.

Be of good cheer.

Hello... are you
still there ?

Yes, I'm still here.

Yes, good.

An old student of mine, a
former monk named Karma,

has agreed
to accompany me.

Oh, good.

Yes.

Take good care, darling.

All very soon.

It won't be long.

And Suu ?
( phone goes dead )

Suu ?
Hello ?

*

Mr. Gordon...
Shh.

Suu...

Suu.

Mr. Gordon, we have to explore
every conceivable way

of putting pressure on
the authorities.

I gather from Anthony that
a lobbying campaign

is already well underway.

He just spent the morning
in discussions with

both Desmond Tutu and the
White House when we talked.

I want to assure you Suu,

none of us has any intention
of resting,

until Michael's
visa is confirmed.

Thank you.

Yes.

Thank you.

*

( coughing )

No, no, no, no, no.

You are
your own worst enemy.

Please, Michael.

I beg you,
go back to bed.

It's nearly midnight.

I know, I know.

Ten minutes, Karma, just
give me ten minutes.

There is a mountain
of unanswered correspondence

to deal with.

It can't
wait any longer.

Who'll supervise my students
when I'm gone ?

There are people who
depend on me.

I can't just be lolling
around in bed all day and night.

Please, please.

I'll go back to
bed in ten minutes.

You promise ?

I promise.

See you tomorrow.

Good night.

( coughing )

( phone ringing )

Hello ?

Mikey.

Oh, Suu.

How are you ?

Have you heard
anything yet ?

Quickly, before
they cut the line.

Yes.

I just need
to know.

Is there any sign at all
that they will let you come ?

Yes.

Any day now.

I promise you.

Not long now.

I've been wondering.

What ?

Should I...

Do you think I should
come and see you ?

No, no, no, no, no.

Darling, you are not
even to consider it.

We didn't come all this
way just to fall

in the final furlong.

We are being helped at the
very highest level now.

There's every reason...

( phone goes dead )

Mikey ?

Hi, Dad.

That was your mother.

She said to send
you her love.

Madam...

the general has considered
your letter very carefully.

And he asked me to
inform you that, unfortunately,

the authorities simply do
not have the resource

to deal with
your husband's medical needs.

No one is asking you
to do that.

I understand
the Norwegian government

has offered a plane
with private equipment.

And the Dalai Lama
one of his own doctors

to attend to Michael
while he is here.

Of course a wife would
wish to be with her husband

at such a time.

I am here to offer you a
seat on the next flight home.

You could be with Dr. Aris
by this time tomorrow.

But then you
would never let me return.

You are free
to choose, Madam.

Your husband and children.

Or your country.

Now, what kind
of freedom is that ?

*

( airplane roaring )

( Michael coughing )

Another refusal.

And all the while, time
slipping through my fingers.

I'm simply not ready to
go yet,

do you hear me ?

And what's to become
of Kim ?

And Alex ?

Michael, take some
deep breaths...

Oh, no.
Come on.

No.
Come on, come on.

Come on.
Bloody...

Oh, God.

I feel like I'm losing
my mind.

Michael, please, calm
yourself.

Calm yourself.

Hi, Dad.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm so sick of being sick.

( phone ringing )

Allo ?

Who's speaking, please ?

I'm the maid, madam.

I'd like to talk to
my husband, please.

He had a very
bad night

and they decided he'd be more
comfortable at the hospice.

They left a number.

His friend, Karma.

Do you want the number ?

Uh, yes.

Yes, please.

( cell phone ringing )

Hello ?

Karma ?

Madam, I'm afraid the news
is not good.

Michael is
in the hospice now.

He is slipping away
very fast.

There must be something
more we can do.

There must be something.

They've explored
every avenue.

I'm sorry.

( phone going dead )
Hello ?

What-- Karma ?

Hello ?

( phone ringing )

( Kim )
Hello ?

Karma ?

Hi, Mum.

Kim.

He doesn't have
much time left.

But I can't.

My hands are tied.

I'm sorry.
I know.

But he's dying.

Please, try to understand.

Kim.

It would be the end of
everything your father

and I fought for
for so long.

( phone going dead )
Hello ?

Kim ?

Kim ?

No.

( crying )

Mum sends her love.

*

Karma ?

Yes ?

You know it's my
birthday tomorrow.

Yes, I know.

A fitting time...

for me to take my
final bow, I think.

( man )
The husband of Nobel Peace
Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi

has died of cancer
on his 53rd birthday.

Dr. Aris, an Oxford
University academic,

was prevented from
seeing his wife,

with whom he had two sons,
for the past three years.

Mikey !

Mikey !

Mikey !

Mikey !

Mikey !

*

( man )
Aung San Suu Kyi !

( crowd )
Aung San Suu Kyi !

Aung San Suu Kyi !

Aung San Suu Kyi !

( man )
Aung San Suu Kyi !

Aung San Suu Kyi !

Aung San Suu Kyi !

Aung San Suu Kyi !

Aung San Suu Kyi !

Aung San Suu Kyi !

( man )
Aung San Suu Kyi !

Aung San Suu Kyi !

( applauding )

*

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