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Under the Burning Sun

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In a barren, desolate land where abortion is outlawed, Mowanza struggles with her unwanted pregnancy. When she hears of a distant land with a lenient abortion policy, Mowanza, armed with only a half-empty water bottle and a battered car, embarks on a journey across the desert towards the lush land of Iropus.

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Alan Ng Film Threat Yun Xie crafts a nightmarish and eerily familiar world, forcing us to confront agency, survival, and the quiet resilience of those society leaves behind with a powerhouse performance by Stephanie Pardi. Rated: 8/10 Feb 28, 2025 Full Review Romey Norton Film Focus Online Under the Burning Sun succeeds in shedding light on a pressing issue. The film challenges viewers to reflect on the implications of denying women agency over their bodies and the cascading effects such denial has on society at large. Rated: 3/5 Feb 26, 2025 Full Review Shikhar Verma High on Films It's a promising start for a filmmaker because it is a film that has something to say even though it is not completely successful in saying it. Rated: 2.5/5 Feb 26, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis In a barren, desolate land where abortion is outlawed, Mowanza struggles with her unwanted pregnancy. When she hears of a distant land with a lenient abortion policy, Mowanza, armed with only a half-empty water bottle and a battered car, embarks on a journey across the desert towards the lush land of Iropus.
Director
Yun Xie
Producer
Jera Wang, Aaron Yu
Screenwriter
Yun Xie
Production Co
Narval Films
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 15m