We Were Kings (Burma's Lost Royals)
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We Were Kings (Burma's Lost Royals)
Directed byAlex Bescoby
Directed by
Alex Bescoby
In 1885 the British army invaded Burma and deposed its King. He died in exile, ending a thousand years of monarchy. The royal family vanished, and the country was plunged into war and the longest military dictatorship of modern times. But after a century of silence they are back, and they're on a journey to bring the family - past and present - back together. Filmed through three years of seismic change in Burma, this is the story of a family and a country emerging from the darkness.
monarchy
union of myanmar (burma)
Last Updated: November 20, 2025
