The Bus Driver
North American Premiere
Director Ku Ki
Country Myanmar
Year 2024
Languages Burmese
Genre Documentary
Running Time 22 min
This film explores the challenges of a bus conductor and his wife to make ends meet, having to cope with the long working hours and the daily power cuts in Myanmar. Yet, this queer couple seems to be completely integrated and accepted in their community despite LGBTQIA+ being legally persecuted by the military regime.
Director’s Bio
Ku Ki (they/them)
Ku Ki, born in 1994 and raised in Yangon, Myanmar, graduated from the National University of Arts and Culture with a specialisation in Cinematography. Having developed a strong passion for film, they diligently attend every film festival and filmmaking workshop in Myanmar. Ku Ki has been working as a freelance cinematographer and scriptwriter, contributing to numerous projects, including short films, music videos, corporate films, events and commercials.