Context:

Poe Mamhe Thar has built a Myanmar-launched acting career while expanding into a regional stage with her Thai debut in Gohan, a cross-border project produced by GDH 559 and directed by Baz Poonpiriya. The film follows a stray dog through the lives of three owners, with Thar portraying a housekeeper, signaling her move into larger, multinational productions. She emphasizes the value of organized sets and cross-cultural exchange, which fuels her aim to deepen regional collaborations. Thar envisions a future that blends acting with casting and behind-the-camera work, including a dream role as a doctor. She believes Myanmar’s talent and stories should reach global cinema, aided by upcoming regional projects and streaming platforms.

Dive Deeper:

• Poe Mamhe Thar describes developing her career in Myanmar by taking on varied characters and growing a sensitivity to how audiences connect with performances, setting a foundation for wider opportunities. She says the invitation to audition for Gohan stood out because GDH and Baz Poonpiriya are recognized names in the regional film industry.

• In Gohan, she plays a Burmese housekeeper at a dog shelter, a role that sits within a narrative about a white stray dog drifting through the lives of multiple owners over a decade, including a near-retirement Japanese engineer and an art student.

• On set, Thar found the production highly organized and collaborative, noting that preparations were in place before she asked and that the cross-department cooperation created a sense of a second home.

• The project brought together talent from Japan, Thailand, and Myanmar, and Thar emphasizes that exchanging industry perspectives and cultures was one of the most meaningful aspects, fueling her hope for more regional partnerships.

• Following Gohan, she has seen growing interest from other markets and expresses enthusiasm about projects that challenge her and broaden her acting horizons, while also pursuing casting and future behind-the-camera work.

• Beyond acting, she dreams of playing a doctor in a medical drama and believes Gohan signals broader opportunities for Myanmar artists to contribute to international cinema, hoping more of their stories reach global audiences.