0:00:02 > 0:00:06This film contains some violent scenes.
0:00:13 > 0:00:16YOUNG CHILD AND FATHER SPEAK BURMESE LANGUAGE
0:04:55 > 0:04:59Mr Aris. The doctor is waiting to see you.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12Hello, Michael. Hello, how are you? Please, take a seat.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18It's always very difficult to predict the progress of something like this.
0:05:18 > 0:05:23It could be as little as five months or as long as five years.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26Enough time for you to put your affairs in order, I hope.
0:05:29 > 0:05:34Shall I ask the nurse to arrange for your wife to come and collect you?
0:05:34 > 0:05:37My wife?
0:05:37 > 0:05:39Would that she could.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42She lives in Burma now, you see.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56THUNDERCLAPS
0:06:11 > 0:06:14- Good morning.- Good morning.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17Could we pass these around, please?
0:06:17 > 0:06:19Thank you.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21Today I thought we might talk about,
0:06:21 > 0:06:26how the Bhutanese people have always placed great emphasis on family loyalty,
0:06:26 > 0:06:29the bonds of community...
0:06:30 > 0:06:35..and respect for their elders.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- Bloody rain! - Yes, come in.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11So it's definitely cancer then?
0:07:14 > 0:07:18Prostate cancer, as a matter of fact.
0:07:18 > 0:07:24And did they give you any indication as to how long before...
0:07:24 > 0:07:27In anything from a few months to five years.
0:07:27 > 0:07:29- Good God, Michael. - No, no.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32I could achieve a lot in five years.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36What about Suu?
0:07:36 > 0:07:40Surely, she'll want to return to Oxford when she hears this.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43Anthony! You know as well as I do if she ever leaves Burma,
0:07:43 > 0:07:45they will never allow her to return.
0:07:45 > 0:07:47What about you, Michael?
0:07:47 > 0:07:49You haven't seen her for three years.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52She's your wife, she's the mother of your children.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55Surely the military would roll out the red carpet
0:07:55 > 0:07:57if she asked to be allowed to come home.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00She can't walk away now. Too much blood has been spilled.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02Countless lives have been lost.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06Millions upon millions of people are counting on her.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18Anthony, promise me that you'll keep an eye out for the boys.
0:08:18 > 0:08:22Of course! You can count on me 100%, you know that.
0:08:22 > 0:08:24Yes.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13- Hello, darling. - Hello, angel.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20How's the book going?
0:09:20 > 0:09:22Slowly.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24That smells good.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27- We're having Burmese tonight. - All right.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32Stop it!
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- Did you think of a title? - Yes.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39Well, it's original. It's...
0:09:47 > 0:09:49- There's a storm coming. - Hi, Mum. Hi, Dad.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53- Hello, did you have a good day? - OK day. I'm starving, though!
0:09:53 > 0:09:55Supper's at seven.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58- Do you have much homework? - It's all done.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- Kim... - Well, almost.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02- You'd better get started then. - Hello, Alex.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04Mom.
0:10:08 > 0:10:13- TV:- 'In Burma today, violence has erupted on the streets of Rangoon...
0:10:13 > 0:10:15- Suu? - Hmm?
0:10:15 > 0:10:20'..an incident in which students were mown down by the authorities.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23'Eye witnesses at the incident claimed that hundreds of students
0:10:23 > 0:10:26'taking part in a peaceful demonstration at Inya Lake,
0:10:26 > 0:10:30'were shot and killed by soldiers at point black range,
0:10:30 > 0:10:33'many more protestors sustained serious injuries.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35'They are demanding an end to the military dictatorship
0:10:35 > 0:10:40'that has ruled the country with an iron fist since a coup in 1962.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42'Burma's government is known
0:10:42 > 0:10:45'as one of the world's most oppressive regimes.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49'But despite the authorities' determined attempts to crush this uprising,
0:10:49 > 0:10:51'it appears that the students' movement,
0:10:51 > 0:10:55'is rapidly gaining massive popular support.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57'Meanwhile, back in Britain...'
0:10:57 > 0:11:00PHONE RINGS
0:11:00 > 0:11:01Hello.
0:11:01 > 0:11:03WOMAN SPEAKS IN BURMESE
0:11:18 > 0:11:20THE WOMEN SPEAK
0:11:32 > 0:11:34My mother's had a stroke.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40I'll sort you out a flight.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06Be good, won't you? Help Daddy around the house.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09It will be hard for me to get to a phone,
0:12:09 > 0:12:12so don't worry if it's a while before you hear from me.
0:12:14 > 0:12:16How long are you going to be away?
0:12:16 > 0:12:18A week.
0:12:18 > 0:12:20Or maybe two.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23Right, that's it. Come on, come on.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25We're very late. Come on, rush!
0:12:25 > 0:12:29Come on. On time. OK. Bye.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31Bon voyage. I love you.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33Driver, please hurry. Please.
0:12:33 > 0:12:35I love you. Bye.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33- Uncle Leo. - You are as beautiful as ever.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39The whole uproar started after our General in his great wisdom,
0:13:39 > 0:13:42decided to ban any denomination that wasn't a multiple of nine.
0:13:42 > 0:13:43Well, nine is his lucky number.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46The universities can't provide lunch any more.
0:13:46 > 0:13:48That's why the students have taken to the streets.
0:13:48 > 0:13:51All this just because of the superstitious whims of a madman.
0:13:57 > 0:14:05- Call me if you need me.- I will. Thank you for everything, Uncle Leo.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26Suu! Suu!
0:14:27 > 0:14:29Mum.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- How are you feeling? - Tired.
0:14:57 > 0:15:01- Did you hear about the massacre? - Yes.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03The riots it triggered made headline news across the world.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06What's my little boys doing?
0:15:06 > 0:15:08Not so little these days.
0:15:58 > 0:16:00Come on.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06There's no need for that. Come on, have a good day. Don't be silly.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08Come on, have a good day. Off you go.
0:16:08 > 0:16:12And, Kim, put your collar down. Yes, OK.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- Goodbye.- Goodbye. - Goodbye, Dad.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04- What are you doing?- They're looking for students. We must go.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08Hold on. She can't leave in this condition. She should stay here.
0:17:08 > 0:17:10Wait.
0:17:10 > 0:17:15Don't do anything hasty. Calm down first.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17I suggest we take her back to bed
0:17:17 > 0:17:19and then go down to see what's happening.
0:17:27 > 0:17:28Oh!
0:17:58 > 0:18:01GUNFIRE
0:18:55 > 0:18:58'Violence has once again erupted on the streets of Rangoon,
0:18:58 > 0:19:02'when new demonstrations were met with wave after wave of reprisals.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05'This morning, soldiers opened fire on protesting students
0:19:05 > 0:19:09'close to Rangoon General Hospital, killing and injuring many.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12'A curfew has once again been reintroduced.'
0:19:25 > 0:19:27PHONE RINGS
0:19:29 > 0:19:31- Hello? - 'Mikey.'
0:19:31 > 0:19:33Suu, darling! How are you?
0:19:33 > 0:19:36It's so good to hear your voice.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38You, too. You, too.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40You managed to dodge the bullets then?
0:19:40 > 0:19:42Despite myself, I was beginning to worry.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- I'm sorry, I couldn't get away until now.- Don't worry.
0:19:45 > 0:19:51- And I've been missing you all so much.- Yes. Me, too. Of course.
0:19:51 > 0:19:52How's your mother?
0:19:52 > 0:19:55The doctors have said there's nothing more they can do.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57So, I'm going to take her home.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59I'm sorry, Suu, of course.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02But so many other things are happening,
0:20:02 > 0:20:05I hardly know where to begin.
0:20:05 > 0:20:06CONNECTION CRACKLES AND FAILS
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- Hello?- Hello?
0:20:08 > 0:20:10I've lost you. Can you hear me?
0:20:10 > 0:20:12Hello? Hello?
0:20:12 > 0:20:14Oh, hello! I can hear you again.
0:20:14 > 0:20:17- Are the boys all right? - Oh, the boys are in fine form.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21They're already in bed, but you mustn't worry about them.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24Tell Alex many happy returns of the day...
0:20:24 > 0:20:25Yes, of course.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28..and that I'll make it up to him when I...
0:20:28 > 0:20:30..as soon as I come home.
0:20:30 > 0:20:31Of course, darling.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34We're trying to organise the visas.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36We hope to join you as soon as possible.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40- Mikey?- Oh, goodness, this is useless. Hello?
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- CONNECTION FAILS - Suu!
0:20:42 > 0:20:43DISCONNECTION TONE
0:22:54 > 0:22:56I'm happy to be home.
0:22:58 > 0:22:59So am I.
0:23:09 > 0:23:13Daw Suu. My name's Nita May and I have a message from your husband.
0:23:13 > 0:23:17He wanted me to tell you that their visas have finally come through.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20They will arrive at the end of the week. Thank you.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52There is so much to discuss.
0:23:53 > 0:23:54Let's start then.
0:25:49 > 0:25:52Leo. So happy to see you.
0:25:52 > 0:25:53It is good to have you back.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55- C'mon, let's go. - Please, after you.
0:26:03 > 0:26:06Mum. Mum.
0:26:08 > 0:26:10Mummy.
0:26:16 > 0:26:17Oh!
0:26:17 > 0:26:19I've missed you.
0:26:24 > 0:26:27You better be prepared for complete chaos.
0:26:27 > 0:26:28Oh?
0:26:30 > 0:26:32Come on, come on.
0:26:35 > 0:26:37Well!
0:26:40 > 0:26:43Mon Mon! How are you?
0:26:44 > 0:26:46Lovely to see you.
0:26:55 > 0:26:57- Ah. - Tom.
0:26:57 > 0:26:59- Dr Aris. - Hello.
0:26:59 > 0:27:01- How do you do? - You look shell-shocked, Doctor.
0:27:01 > 0:27:04Well, I suppose I had taken it for granted,
0:27:04 > 0:27:07Suu was leading a solitary life, quietly nursing her mother.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10Not all historians get to be a part of history in the making.
0:27:10 > 0:27:11Enjoy your ringside seat.
0:27:11 > 0:27:14- Please let me know if you need anything.- Oh, thank you. I will.
0:27:14 > 0:27:16Bye.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22KNOCKS ON DOOR
0:27:30 > 0:27:34Michael. I'm glad you're here.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40Down, down, down, down... A little further.
0:27:40 > 0:27:42OK, OK... Stop, stop, stop. Good.
0:27:42 > 0:27:45There you go. Step away, step away.
0:27:48 > 0:27:50MAN SPEAKS BURMESE
0:27:50 > 0:27:52What is he saying?
0:27:52 > 0:27:57He's saying that public discontent with government policies
0:27:57 > 0:27:58can no longer be ignored.
0:28:00 > 0:28:02And that because he's not totally free of responsibility,
0:28:02 > 0:28:05for the events of the past few months...
0:28:07 > 0:28:11..and because he's getting on now...
0:28:12 > 0:28:14..he's going...
0:28:14 > 0:28:16He's going to resign.
0:28:16 > 0:28:18There will now be a referendum
0:28:18 > 0:28:20on Burma's political future.
0:28:42 > 0:28:45- Hello. - Hello?
0:28:45 > 0:28:47Mum.
0:28:47 > 0:28:50Some men from Rangoon University want to speak to you.
0:28:50 > 0:28:53They said it's...urgent.
0:28:57 > 0:29:02Madam. My colleagues and I are academics from the history faculty,
0:29:02 > 0:29:05and we believe you are the only person
0:29:05 > 0:29:09who can lead Burma into democracy now.
0:29:09 > 0:29:10As the daughter of Aung San,
0:29:10 > 0:29:13the people will automatically unite behind you.
0:29:16 > 0:29:19Your father fought and won independence for Burma.
0:29:19 > 0:29:22Here's an opportunity to finish what he began.
0:29:22 > 0:29:26Let's seize this opportunity.
0:29:26 > 0:29:30Quite apart from having no relevant experience,
0:29:30 > 0:29:35as you can see, my hands are more than full.
0:29:35 > 0:29:38May I ask that you take some time to consider?
0:30:02 > 0:30:04GUNSHOTS
0:31:12 > 0:31:14COCKS HANDGUN
0:32:06 > 0:32:09PROTESTORS CHANT
0:32:22 > 0:32:25Madam, we will have to continue on foot.
0:32:25 > 0:32:26All right.
0:32:30 > 0:32:32Let's go.
0:32:32 > 0:32:35- Michael. - Stop the car. Stop.
0:32:39 > 0:32:41- Dad! - Boys, come on.
0:32:41 > 0:32:43Keep up.
0:32:43 > 0:32:45Suu!
0:32:49 > 0:32:51Dad!
0:33:03 > 0:33:05- Dad, we're gonna get some food. - What?
0:33:05 > 0:33:07We're gonna get some food.
0:33:07 > 0:33:09Erm, OK, don't go far.
0:33:09 > 0:33:12Stay right there if we lose you.
0:33:17 > 0:33:20It may be a little late to be saying this.
0:33:20 > 0:33:23But you realise I've never actually spoken in public before.
0:33:23 > 0:33:26And there's no time like the present.
0:33:26 > 0:33:28We'll be watching from the side.
0:33:51 > 0:33:55HUGE ROAR FROM CROWD
0:36:52 > 0:36:55Aung San...
0:36:55 > 0:36:57Aung San Suu Kyi,
0:36:57 > 0:37:00the daughter of General Aung San, until now
0:37:00 > 0:37:03an Oxford housewife and mother of two,
0:37:03 > 0:37:06emerged today as Burma's bright new hope for the future.
0:37:06 > 0:37:10HUBBUB
0:37:19 > 0:37:23- It was incredible, huh? - Yes. Yes, indeed.
0:37:23 > 0:37:27However, a quarter of a century of brutal oppression
0:37:27 > 0:37:29will not be undone in one day.
0:37:31 > 0:37:34There is still a great deal to do.
0:37:39 > 0:37:41Glories of the Raj.
0:37:41 > 0:37:44Used to house a staff of 80 Brits, before Ne Win had them kicked out.
0:37:46 > 0:37:47OK, here we are.
0:37:50 > 0:37:51Wonderful.
0:38:16 > 0:38:18I think we should go.
0:38:18 > 0:38:20No, there's time for a few more.
0:38:40 > 0:38:42- Thank you, Tom. - You're welcome.
0:38:51 > 0:38:52What's wrong, Kim?
0:38:52 > 0:38:54You've already missed Alex's birthday.
0:38:54 > 0:38:57And now you're going to miss mine.
0:38:58 > 0:39:01It's too dangerous for you to remain here.
0:39:01 > 0:39:05And I'd never forgive myself if anything happened to either of you.
0:39:06 > 0:39:08Anyway, a new term is beginning.
0:39:08 > 0:39:11You both need to be there when it does.
0:39:12 > 0:39:14Come here.
0:39:17 > 0:39:21Please. Try to be brave for me. Hm?
0:39:27 > 0:39:29- Look after your brother. - I will.
0:39:29 > 0:39:32And, you. I want you to write to me every day.
0:39:32 > 0:39:33Bye, May May.
0:39:34 > 0:39:36- Be strong. - We will.
0:39:38 > 0:39:41- I love you. - Love you, too.- Bye.
0:40:23 > 0:40:24Positions, please.
0:40:24 > 0:40:26No, I think you should be on the...
0:40:32 > 0:40:35One, two...three!
0:41:10 > 0:41:12'We have to unify all minorities,
0:41:12 > 0:41:15'but this is in the middle of the mountains.'
0:41:15 > 0:41:18Democracy will only work if we include everybody.
0:41:22 > 0:41:25GASPS
0:41:30 > 0:41:33They're coming! They're coming!
0:41:35 > 0:41:37No, please. Put your gun down. Put it down.
0:41:37 > 0:41:40- Suu, I think we should leave. - No, please, put your gun down.
0:41:40 > 0:41:46We shall not respond with violence under any circumstances.
0:41:46 > 0:41:48Dr Aris, your visa is cancelled.
0:41:48 > 0:41:50You are to come with us to the airport.
0:41:50 > 0:41:52Do I have time to pack?
0:41:53 > 0:41:54One minute.
0:42:02 > 0:42:04You have a very busy schedule.
0:42:04 > 0:42:06You're going to have to pace yourself.
0:42:06 > 0:42:09Eat well and get good rest whenever you can, OK?
0:42:09 > 0:42:11- We'll be back.- Let's go!
0:44:22 > 0:44:23I'll try another one.
0:45:02 > 0:45:05Ah! Lucinda, my saviour.
0:45:05 > 0:45:07Come in. Come in, dear.
0:45:07 > 0:45:09- Anthony's still here? - No, no, he just left.
0:46:14 > 0:46:16- No lumps. - It needs more oats.
0:46:16 > 0:46:19No. A little salt.
0:46:20 > 0:46:22There.
0:46:25 > 0:46:27Here we are.
0:46:27 > 0:46:28Here.
0:46:29 > 0:46:31Looks good.
0:47:20 > 0:47:23- REPORTER:- 'The arrangements for the funeral of Dhaw Khin Kyi,
0:47:23 > 0:47:26'the widow of Burma's great national hero, Aung San,
0:47:26 > 0:47:28'were conducted in lavish style.
0:47:28 > 0:47:32'While the authorities sought to prevent civil servants from attending the funeral,
0:47:32 > 0:47:34'locking some in their offices
0:47:34 > 0:47:35and refusing sick leave,
0:47:35 > 0:47:38'the gathering was the largest in Burma since the coup.
0:47:38 > 0:47:45'At least 100,000 people surrounded the coffin on it's procession to...
0:47:45 > 0:47:47BURMESE TV REPORT
0:48:23 > 0:48:25Thank you.
0:48:26 > 0:48:29You have been a very dutiful daughter.
0:48:29 > 0:48:33Your father would be proud. And now your duty is completed.
0:48:33 > 0:48:37You will understandably be eager to get home again.
0:48:37 > 0:48:39As soon as you are packed and ready,
0:48:39 > 0:48:41our limousine will take you to the airport.
0:48:41 > 0:48:44That won't be necessary, General Nyunt.
0:48:44 > 0:48:47For the time being my duty remains here in Burma.
0:48:47 > 0:48:49There is an election to be fought.
0:48:49 > 0:48:52What about those young boys of yours?
0:48:52 > 0:48:55They will be missing their mother.
0:48:55 > 0:48:58Well, the sooner these elections come,
0:48:58 > 0:49:00the sooner I can rejoin them.
0:49:03 > 0:49:07Perhaps on your return, you could urge General Ne Win to make haste.
0:50:26 > 0:50:28The soldiers look very serious.
0:50:28 > 0:50:30We should come back another day.
0:50:30 > 0:50:33No. Just ignore them.
0:50:33 > 0:50:37We will continue in a calm and orderly fashion.
0:50:37 > 0:50:39Stay here first.
0:51:50 > 0:51:52We have to go.
0:51:56 > 0:51:58GROUP REPEATS CALL
0:53:50 > 0:53:53- RADIO:- 'In an unprecedented escalation of intimidation,
0:53:53 > 0:53:57'Aung San Suu Kyi narrowly escaped being shot by the military yesterday
0:53:57 > 0:54:01'while out campaigning in the province of Danubyu.
0:54:18 > 0:54:21Jesus Christ, Suu.
0:55:15 > 0:55:17A good day, today.
0:55:17 > 0:55:19Isn't it?
0:55:33 > 0:55:36Daw Suu! Daw Suu! Everywhere we went today,
0:55:36 > 0:55:39they were picking people up and taking them away.
0:55:40 > 0:55:42Where are they taking them?
0:55:43 > 0:55:46Some of them were taken as forced labourers at the borders,
0:55:46 > 0:55:49carrying weapons and drugs through the jungle
0:55:49 > 0:55:52on the account of the generals.
0:55:53 > 0:55:55And the others?
0:56:20 > 0:56:22WILD LAUGHTER
0:56:32 > 0:56:35LAUGHTER CONTINUES
0:56:35 > 0:56:38We should write to the UN and Amnesty International,
0:56:38 > 0:56:41and tell them exactly how the Burmese people
0:56:41 > 0:56:43are being treated by the military.
0:56:43 > 0:56:44Yes.
0:56:44 > 0:56:46Pen and paper, please.
0:56:53 > 0:56:56"My darling. Every day brings new atrocities,
0:56:56 > 0:57:00"committed by a regime who will stop at nothing
0:57:00 > 0:57:02"in order to try to hang on to power.
0:57:02 > 0:57:06"But there can be no turning back now and as my father once advised -
0:57:06 > 0:57:10"continue to expect the best while preparing for the worst."
0:57:10 > 0:57:15"So, darling, please, I beg you, try your best not to worry."
0:57:15 > 0:57:18Morning, Dad.
0:57:18 > 0:57:20Your mother sends her love.
0:57:20 > 0:57:22How is she?
0:57:22 > 0:57:24Still busy.
0:57:24 > 0:57:28I hope she'll be rewarded one day for what she's doing.
0:57:35 > 0:57:38- Good afternoon.- Afternoon.- Would you like to go through?- Thank you.
0:57:41 > 0:57:43Professor Finnis. Forgive me.
0:57:43 > 0:57:45Forgive me, sorry.
0:57:45 > 0:57:49Sorry to trouble you. My name is Dr Michael Aris.
0:57:49 > 0:57:51- I am married to Aung San... - Of course.
0:57:51 > 0:57:53I've been watching your wife's progress with admiration.
0:57:53 > 0:57:57I'm sorry to trouble you, but I believe you have some influence
0:57:57 > 0:58:00with the Nobel Peace Prize Committee.
0:58:00 > 0:58:03I was wondering if you'd be willing to forward her name?
0:58:03 > 0:58:06It is difficult to envisage a stronger contender.
0:58:06 > 0:58:09Anything that raises her international profile at the moment,
0:58:09 > 0:58:13will afford some measure of protection.
0:58:13 > 0:58:16As you can imagine, the issue of Suu's safety weighs heavily
0:58:16 > 0:58:18on me at the moment.
0:58:18 > 0:58:20Look, if you have some kind of CV,
0:58:20 > 0:58:24I'll certainly ensure it's seen by Vaclav Havel and his committee.
0:58:24 > 0:58:28Well, that would be tremendously helpful.
0:58:28 > 0:58:32You see, I'm haunted by the fear that her luck is about to run out any day.
0:58:34 > 0:58:36Let me see what I can do.
0:58:36 > 0:58:37Thank you, sir. Thank you.
0:58:37 > 0:58:39Thank you.
0:58:41 > 0:58:44Karma! Just the man I was looking for. Follow me.
0:58:44 > 0:58:46Dr Aris, I've got to...
0:58:46 > 0:58:48I'm going to need your help, Karma.
0:58:48 > 0:58:51Instead of sitting around worrying about the dates for these bloody elections,
0:58:51 > 0:58:54I've hatched a little plan of action. Now, somewhere here...
0:58:54 > 0:58:57Somewhere are copies of all Suu's old essays.
0:58:57 > 0:58:59There's one she wrote about her father.
0:58:59 > 0:59:01Another on Burma under colonialism.
0:59:01 > 0:59:03Now, you take a look at these.
0:59:03 > 0:59:05See what you can dig out.
0:59:05 > 0:59:07We're going to put together an application
0:59:07 > 0:59:09for the Nobel committee on Suu's behalf.
0:59:09 > 0:59:11That's brilliant.
0:59:13 > 0:59:15You get stuck in there, we'll see how we go.
0:59:19 > 0:59:21Good man.
1:00:17 > 1:00:19"It's not much use my saying to you "be careful",
1:00:19 > 1:00:24"but please be very judicious in everything you do.
1:00:24 > 1:00:25"It's all a matter of timing.
1:00:25 > 1:00:29"If I have any authority left at all as your very loving husband,
1:00:29 > 1:00:32"please listen to me.
1:00:32 > 1:00:36"Please be as gentle with yourself, as I would be, if I were there."
1:00:41 > 1:00:43DOOR OPENS
1:00:43 > 1:00:45Dad! Dad!
1:00:45 > 1:00:47- Ta-dah! - Careful.
1:00:49 > 1:00:51Oh, goodness.
1:00:53 > 1:00:56Well, well, well...
1:00:56 > 1:00:58Looks like Christmas has come early.
1:01:00 > 1:01:04MUSIC: "When Love Comes to Town" by U2
1:01:09 > 1:01:11Kim, for crying out loud, be careful.
1:01:11 > 1:01:13All right, Mr Perfect(!)
1:01:16 > 1:01:18PHONE RINGS
1:01:20 > 1:01:22Hello?
1:01:22 > 1:01:23Yes.
1:01:25 > 1:01:27What?
1:01:30 > 1:01:32Oh, dear.
1:01:32 > 1:01:34Yes.
1:01:34 > 1:01:35I'm sorry.
1:01:37 > 1:01:39Lucinda, I'll call you later.
1:01:39 > 1:01:41OK, dear. Bye-bye.
1:01:45 > 1:01:46Dad?
1:01:48 > 1:01:51That was your Aunt Lucinda on the phone.
1:01:52 > 1:01:55I'm sorry to have to tell you that your grandfather has died.
1:01:57 > 1:02:00And I shall have to go to Scotland to organise the funeral.
1:03:31 > 1:03:34SHOUTING
1:04:13 > 1:04:15Good morning.
1:04:16 > 1:04:18It's time to wake up.
1:04:22 > 1:04:24Morning.
1:04:25 > 1:04:28Sleep well?
1:04:30 > 1:04:33Now, I don't want you to be frightened,
1:04:33 > 1:04:38but this morning we have woken to find the house surrounded by soldiers.
1:04:38 > 1:04:40Perhaps it will all come to nothing.
1:04:40 > 1:04:42But in case I am arrested,
1:04:42 > 1:04:45I have made arrangements for you to be sent back to England.
1:04:45 > 1:04:48So I want you to know that whatever happens,
1:04:48 > 1:04:52you will be well taken care of. All right?
1:04:52 > 1:04:53Yeah.
1:06:05 > 1:06:06HE SHOUTS
1:07:11 > 1:07:13Yes, yes, I understand.
1:07:13 > 1:07:17But are all the lines to Burma down, or just this one?
1:07:17 > 1:07:20I see. Just this one.
1:07:21 > 1:07:22Thank you.
1:07:36 > 1:07:39DOGS BARK
1:08:19 > 1:08:22Stop. Follow me.
1:08:45 > 1:08:48While you are in Rangoon, you are to abide
1:08:48 > 1:08:53by the conditions under which your wife has been detained.
1:08:53 > 1:08:56No contact with your embassy
1:08:56 > 1:08:59or any person engaged in politics.
1:09:01 > 1:09:04- Is that understood? - Yes.
1:09:06 > 1:09:08Enjoy your stay.
1:09:37 > 1:09:40What do you want? Chocolate? We don't have any.
1:09:40 > 1:09:42Boys.
1:09:42 > 1:09:43Daddy...!
1:09:49 > 1:09:51Where is everyone?
1:09:51 > 1:09:53Mummy's on hunger strike.
1:09:53 > 1:09:55On hunger strike?
1:10:04 > 1:10:06Mikey.
1:10:06 > 1:10:07Mikey.
1:10:07 > 1:10:11They arrived early in the morning and arrested most of my colleagues.
1:10:11 > 1:10:12Except for me.
1:10:12 > 1:10:14I'm under house arrest.
1:10:14 > 1:10:17So I've told them I have no intention of eating,
1:10:17 > 1:10:20until they take me to join them all in prison.
1:10:20 > 1:10:23- They cut the phone line. - With a pair of scissors.
1:10:23 > 1:10:26I can't tell you how relieved I am that you are here.
1:10:26 > 1:10:27When did you last eat?
1:10:27 > 1:10:29About three days ago.
1:10:29 > 1:10:32- Four.- Three.- Four.- Three.
1:10:32 > 1:10:33Ssh!
1:10:33 > 1:10:36I must say there's never a dull moment in this family.
1:10:36 > 1:10:39What on earth am I going to do with you?
1:11:30 > 1:11:34- RADIO:- 'Fears are growing about the fate of British academic Dr Michael Aris,
1:11:34 > 1:11:36'who vanished nearly two weeks ago.
1:11:36 > 1:11:39'He's not been seen since arriving in Rangoon,
1:11:39 > 1:11:43'to visit his wife Aung San Suu Kyi.
1:11:43 > 1:11:47'Despite urgent requests from the Foreign Office for clarification,
1:11:47 > 1:11:49'the Burmese authorities have so far refused to provide
1:11:49 > 1:11:53'any information about his well-being or whereabouts.
1:11:53 > 1:11:58'A British Embassy official said their only information was tha...'
1:11:59 > 1:12:02MEN SPEAK IN LOCAL LANGUAGE
1:12:18 > 1:12:21Now listen, Suu.
1:12:21 > 1:12:23If you die,
1:12:23 > 1:12:26the boys lose their mother,
1:12:26 > 1:12:29and your people their best defender.
1:12:29 > 1:12:31Can I try something?
1:12:31 > 1:12:33What?
1:12:49 > 1:12:51Sit.
1:13:10 > 1:13:11Stand.
1:13:15 > 1:13:20Erm... I wish to put a proposition to you.
1:13:20 > 1:13:25It has been 12 days since my wife has eaten,
1:13:25 > 1:13:27and I must impress upon you
1:13:27 > 1:13:31how very rapidly her health is declining.
1:13:31 > 1:13:36She is prepared to abandon her hunger strike,
1:13:36 > 1:13:40if you will offer her a firm assurance
1:13:40 > 1:13:42that her colleagues will be well treated.
1:13:44 > 1:13:46I cannot emphasise enough the grave danger she is in.
1:13:46 > 1:13:50She will not survive more than a day or two.
1:13:50 > 1:13:53I ask you to consider, very carefully,
1:13:53 > 1:13:57the public consequences if you fail to act promptly.
1:14:13 > 1:14:16Madam. The authorities wish to assure you that
1:14:16 > 1:14:19no harm will come to your colleagues.
1:14:26 > 1:14:28All right?
1:14:37 > 1:14:39DOGS PANTING
1:14:39 > 1:14:41DOGS BARK
1:15:55 > 1:15:56PIANO BEING PLAYED
1:16:12 > 1:16:15It's called...music.
1:16:27 > 1:16:31Well, this has been one of the most bizarre few weeks of my entire life.
1:16:31 > 1:16:33Thank you, for everything.
1:16:33 > 1:16:36I couldn't have got through this without you.
1:16:36 > 1:16:39- It's going to seem quiet when you've gone.- I know.
1:16:39 > 1:16:42I'll continue to play merry hell behind the scenes.
1:16:42 > 1:16:44Let's pray this limbo is short-lived.
1:16:44 > 1:16:48I'll be fine, Mikey. Please don't worry.
1:16:48 > 1:16:50The boys must be your first concern now.
1:16:50 > 1:16:51I know. I know.
1:16:54 > 1:16:55Go.
1:17:39 > 1:17:41'The Burmese authorities have finally announced
1:17:41 > 1:17:43'that elections will be held in May.
1:17:43 > 1:17:46'However, Aung San Suu Kyi has been disqualified
1:17:46 > 1:17:49'from putting her name forward as an electoral candidate,
1:17:49 > 1:17:50'on the basis of an obscure law
1:17:50 > 1:17:54'prohibiting anyone married to a foreigner from becoming president.'
1:17:54 > 1:17:57Yes. I understand.
1:17:58 > 1:18:01Very well. Goodbye.
1:18:05 > 1:18:07That was the most offhand of calls.
1:18:07 > 1:18:09- Who was it? - The Embassy.
1:18:09 > 1:18:13They simply said the boys are no longer eligible for Burmese citizenship.
1:18:13 > 1:18:16They will therefore cancel their passports with immediate effect.
1:18:16 > 1:18:19It beggars belief, really it does.
1:18:19 > 1:18:23They have obviously decided keeping the children from Suu
1:18:23 > 1:18:26is the most effective way of breaking her spirit.
1:18:26 > 1:18:29At least they've finally announced the elections.
1:18:29 > 1:18:31Let's wait and see what emerges from that.
1:18:31 > 1:18:34Hopefully... Hopefully, everything is about to be resolved.
1:18:34 > 1:18:36Yes. Hope.
1:18:36 > 1:18:39How we all cling to hope.
1:18:41 > 1:18:44'This is a day few people in Burma ever expected to witness,
1:18:44 > 1:18:46'across the country, remarkable scenes,
1:18:46 > 1:18:50'as thousands of people excitedly queue in order to cast their vote
1:18:50 > 1:18:52'in the first elections for 40 years,
1:18:52 > 1:18:55'and here, live, is the first estimated tally.'
1:18:55 > 1:18:58- DIFFERENT BROADCASTERS: - 'Aung San Suu Kyi...
1:18:58 > 1:18:59392 seats.
1:18:59 > 1:19:01'The Burmese Military...
1:19:01 > 1:19:02'..10 seats.'
1:19:08 > 1:19:10Oh, my goodness, boys.
1:19:10 > 1:19:11What fabulous news.
1:19:11 > 1:19:14- REPORTER:- 'In Burma, an extraordinary landslide victory
1:19:14 > 1:19:16'for Aung San Suu Kyi,
1:19:16 > 1:19:18'and her party, the National League for Democracy.
1:19:18 > 1:19:20'In a country where public gatherings
1:19:20 > 1:19:23'of more than five people are banned,
1:19:23 > 1:19:25'the National League of Democracy look set
1:19:25 > 1:19:28'to be celebrating until well into the night.'
1:19:44 > 1:19:47JUBILANT CHEERING
1:19:49 > 1:19:52- MAN ON MEGAPHONE: - Aung San Suu Kyi! Aung San Suu Kyi!
1:19:53 > 1:19:56Ma Suu! Ma Suu!
1:20:03 > 1:20:07- ALL CHANT:- Aung San Suu Kyi!
1:20:30 > 1:20:34CHANTING NEARBY PHONE RINGS
1:20:39 > 1:20:41SPEAKS BURMESE
1:20:41 > 1:20:44CROWD CONTINUES TO CHANT HER NAME
1:20:51 > 1:20:55- CHANT CONTINUES:- Aung San Suu Kyi!
1:20:55 > 1:20:56Hey!
1:20:57 > 1:20:59Don't be silly.
1:20:59 > 1:21:01I just want to go and talk to them.
1:21:01 > 1:21:03Don't be ridiculous.
1:21:03 > 1:21:04I will just speak to them.
1:21:04 > 1:21:06You're not going to shoot anybody.
1:21:12 > 1:21:15WEAPONS FIRE
1:21:15 > 1:21:18SCREAMING
1:21:19 > 1:21:21SCREAMING AND GUNFIRE CONTINUES
1:21:40 > 1:21:43SHOUTS ORDERS
1:21:49 > 1:21:51Take a seat, Dr Aris.
1:21:54 > 1:21:57Now that the elections are out of the way,
1:21:57 > 1:22:00I am pleased to say I have some good news for you!
1:22:00 > 1:22:04It seems the authorities are finally willing to come to an arrangement.
1:22:04 > 1:22:06If you were to write a letter to your wife,
1:22:06 > 1:22:10encouraging her to come home to Oxford at her earliest convenience,
1:22:10 > 1:22:14they would see no problem in allowing you to fly out.
1:22:15 > 1:22:16I see.
1:22:18 > 1:22:21Well, since I haven't the slightest intention
1:22:21 > 1:22:23of ever making such a request of my wife,
1:22:23 > 1:22:25I shall bid you goodbye.
1:22:35 > 1:22:38Those ruthless, conniving bastards.
1:22:38 > 1:22:41If they think I'm going to take this lying down,
1:22:41 > 1:22:43they've got another thing coming.
1:22:43 > 1:22:45Let's go.
1:22:49 > 1:22:52- RADIO:- 'Despite their resounding defeat at the polls,
1:22:52 > 1:22:55'there's still no sign that the Burmese military
1:22:55 > 1:22:57'will release Aung San Suu Kyi,
1:22:57 > 1:23:00'to take up her elected role as the new Prime Minister.
1:23:00 > 1:23:03'Instead she remains under lock and key,
1:23:03 > 1:23:05'while leading members of her party,
1:23:05 > 1:23:07'the National League of Democracy,
1:23:07 > 1:23:09'are arrested one by one.
1:23:11 > 1:23:13'Now the monks have taken to the streets to protest,
1:23:13 > 1:23:17'and the monasteries are being stormed by soldiers.'
1:23:21 > 1:23:23SHOUTS ORDERS
1:23:33 > 1:23:36- AMERICAN ACCENT: - Let me assure you, Dr Aris,
1:23:36 > 1:23:38that behind the scenes we are doing everything possible.
1:23:38 > 1:23:42However, it is our point of view that extending economic sanctions
1:23:42 > 1:23:46against Burma, would only play into the hands of Beijing.
1:23:46 > 1:23:48They would seize this as an opportunity
1:23:48 > 1:23:50to tighten their economic stranglehold on Rangoon.
1:23:50 > 1:23:53Now, forgive me, I have a very important meeting to get to,
1:23:53 > 1:23:56and I wish you all the best of luck, sir.
1:23:59 > 1:24:00HE SIGHS HEAVILY
1:24:20 > 1:24:22PHONE RINGS
1:24:27 > 1:24:29- Hello.- 'Good morning, Dr Aris.' - Professor Finnis.
1:24:29 > 1:24:32- How are you? - I've known better days.
1:24:32 > 1:24:37Well, I very much hope I am ringing with news that will cheer you.
1:24:37 > 1:24:38Oh?
1:24:41 > 1:24:45The joy and pride I and our children feel at this moment,
1:24:45 > 1:24:49is marked by sadness and continuing apprehension.
1:24:49 > 1:24:52I am not sure if the Nobel Peace Prize has ever been given
1:24:52 > 1:24:57to someone in a situation of such extreme isolation before.
1:24:57 > 1:25:01'It has certainly never been given to a woman in that condition.
1:25:01 > 1:25:04'Suu is now in the third year of her political detention,
1:25:04 > 1:25:07'at the hands of Burma's military rulers'
1:25:07 > 1:25:10and we, her family, are denied any contact with her,
1:25:10 > 1:25:12and know nothing of her condition,
1:25:12 > 1:25:16except that she is quite alone.
1:25:16 > 1:25:18Selfishly, I also hope,
1:25:18 > 1:25:21that our family's situation will be eased
1:25:21 > 1:25:24somewhat as a result of this supreme gesture of recognition
1:25:24 > 1:25:27for her moral and physical courage,
1:25:27 > 1:25:31and that we may at last be allowed to pay her visits again.
1:25:31 > 1:25:33We miss her very much.
1:25:37 > 1:25:38(I miss you, too.)
1:25:39 > 1:25:42One of us is going to have to make a speech
1:25:42 > 1:25:45at the actual prize ceremony. Any takers?
1:25:47 > 1:25:50I think if your mother still has access to a radio,
1:25:50 > 1:25:54it would mean a great deal to her if it was one of you.
1:25:55 > 1:25:57I'll do it.
1:25:57 > 1:25:59Good. Good man.
1:27:06 > 1:27:08'..and now, live from Oslo,
1:27:08 > 1:27:11'the BBC World Service brings you the Nobel Peace...'
1:27:11 > 1:27:12SHE GASPS
1:27:23 > 1:27:26I now call upon Michael, Alexander and Kim Aris,
1:27:26 > 1:27:30to come forward to receive the gold medal and the diploma,
1:27:30 > 1:27:33on behalf of their wife and mother.
1:27:33 > 1:27:36The Nobel Prize Laureate 1991,
1:27:36 > 1:27:38Aung San Suu Kyi.
1:28:47 > 1:28:49RADIO ON
1:28:49 > 1:28:51SURFS THROUGH CHANNELS
1:28:51 > 1:28:55'..Aung San Suu Kyi, to take to the podium to make a speech.
1:28:55 > 1:28:58'I stand before you here today...'
1:28:58 > 1:29:01- Alex!- '..to accept on behalf of my mother, Aung San Suu Kyi,
1:29:01 > 1:29:05'this greatest of prizes, the Nobel Prize for Peace.'
1:29:05 > 1:29:10Because circumstances do not permit my mother to be here in person,
1:29:10 > 1:29:12I will do my best to convey the sentiments
1:29:12 > 1:29:15I believe she would express.
1:29:15 > 1:29:17We must remember that the lonely struggle
1:29:17 > 1:29:22taking place in a heavily guarded compound in Rangoon,
1:29:22 > 1:29:26'is part of the much larger struggle worldwide, for the emancipation'
1:29:26 > 1:29:28of the human spirit
1:29:28 > 1:29:30from political tyranny and psychological subjection.
1:29:34 > 1:29:37The lessons of the past will not be forgotten.
1:29:37 > 1:29:39It is our hope for the future...
1:29:39 > 1:29:41that we celebrate today.
1:29:41 > 1:29:45APPLAUSE
1:29:59 > 1:30:03MUSIC: Pachelbel's Canon by JS Bach
1:30:25 > 1:30:27THEY HEAR SUU PLAYING
1:30:29 > 1:30:31Music.
1:31:38 > 1:31:41Those old generals can't cling on for much longer after this.
1:31:41 > 1:31:44It's just a matter of time, in my opinion.
1:31:44 > 1:31:45I certainly hope so.
1:31:45 > 1:31:47We'll just have to wait and see.
1:31:47 > 1:31:50The military move in mysterious ways.
1:31:50 > 1:31:52- Your mother would be very proud of you, young man.- Thank you.
1:31:52 > 1:31:55Well done.
1:31:55 > 1:31:59Oh, yes, thank you. Yes.
1:31:59 > 1:32:01No, no, no, no, no. No.
1:32:01 > 1:32:03Well, why not?
1:32:06 > 1:32:08OK.
1:32:08 > 1:32:09To Suu.
1:32:09 > 1:32:11BOTH: Mum.
1:32:15 > 1:32:17BELL TOLLS
1:32:21 > 1:32:25Kim, take off your shoes, I don't want any mud in the house.
1:32:26 > 1:32:28Dinner is at 7:30 tonight.
1:32:28 > 1:32:30Uncle Anthony's coming around.
1:32:36 > 1:32:38What's wrong?
1:32:40 > 1:32:41I miss Mum.
1:34:06 > 1:34:09"The art of a people is a true mirror to their minds."
1:34:11 > 1:34:12Ah-ha.
1:34:14 > 1:34:16Is that a new face I spy?
1:34:18 > 1:34:20What's your name?
1:34:22 > 1:34:24Do you speak English?
1:34:27 > 1:34:28So what's your name?
1:34:30 > 1:34:31Arun.
1:34:31 > 1:34:33Arun.
1:34:34 > 1:34:37Come here, let me show you something.
1:34:42 > 1:34:45It's all right. I won't bite.
1:34:49 > 1:34:51"You may not think about politics,
1:34:51 > 1:34:53"but politics thinks about you."
1:34:53 > 1:34:56Those were my father's words.
1:34:56 > 1:34:59Something for you to think about while you stand there.
1:35:04 > 1:35:07Your Grace, it's very kind of you to find the time to see me, thank you.
1:35:07 > 1:35:12My dear Michael, there is not a day when I don't think of Suu.
1:35:12 > 1:35:15I wonder what more we could be doing.
1:35:15 > 1:35:18I'm rather hoping you bring me good news of some kind.
1:35:18 > 1:35:21Well, no, I regret to say things are moving extremely slowly.
1:35:21 > 1:35:25The fact is that the generals are clearly indifferent to American
1:35:25 > 1:35:27and European disapproval.
1:35:27 > 1:35:30So without Asia coming on board,
1:35:30 > 1:35:32I fail to see how we are going to make much headway.
1:35:32 > 1:35:36No time like the present! Excuse me.
1:35:36 > 1:35:38My friends. Hello there.
1:35:38 > 1:35:41I wish I could have your time for a quick word.
1:35:41 > 1:35:43It's nice to see you again.
1:35:49 > 1:35:53Our association has carefully considered your request
1:35:53 > 1:35:54to join our association.
1:35:54 > 1:35:59And on the whole, we are inclined to accept it.
1:35:59 > 1:36:01Oh, I am delighted!
1:36:01 > 1:36:04We should make a toast.
1:36:04 > 1:36:07However, though America and Europe are in many ways our competitors,
1:36:07 > 1:36:11we are nonetheless reliant on their good will.
1:36:15 > 1:36:17Democratic process takes time.
1:36:17 > 1:36:19It is not something you achieve over night.
1:36:19 > 1:36:21We understand.
1:36:21 > 1:36:25That's why we think a gesture from you will be appropriate.
1:36:25 > 1:36:27What kind of gesture?
1:36:28 > 1:36:30Ma Suu.
1:36:41 > 1:36:45Madam. Your restricted residence is at an end.
1:36:45 > 1:36:48You are now free to come and go as you please.
1:37:41 > 1:37:43PHONE RINGS
1:37:43 > 1:37:46Yes, hello, hello?
1:37:47 > 1:37:48Mikey!
1:37:48 > 1:37:50Suu?
1:37:50 > 1:37:54- 'Suu, is that you?'- You may not believe this, but I'm calling you from the British Embassy.
1:37:54 > 1:37:55I'm free!
1:37:55 > 1:37:57Tell the boys, I'm free again.
1:37:58 > 1:38:01I can't believe what I'm hearing!
1:38:01 > 1:38:03And all my colleagues have been freed, too.
1:38:03 > 1:38:05If I get my skates on we might even
1:38:05 > 1:38:07be able to be with you as early as tomorrow.
1:38:07 > 1:38:10- Yes, tomorrow will be a big day. - Oh, a wonderful day!
1:38:10 > 1:38:13And I'm hoping I'll be hosting the first reunion meeting of the NLD.
1:38:13 > 1:38:16It'll be one of the happiest days of my life.
1:38:16 > 1:38:18Hopefully, it'll be tomorrow morning.
1:38:18 > 1:38:21I'll call the airport. With the time difference, it may be a day after,
1:38:21 > 1:38:22but see you very soon!
1:38:22 > 1:38:25Yes! Because, Mikey, the fight goes on!
1:38:25 > 1:38:27What goes on?
1:38:27 > 1:38:28The fight goes on!
1:39:14 > 1:39:16Suu!
1:39:18 > 1:39:20Suu!
1:39:34 > 1:39:37I don't think I've seen you looking quite so radiant.
1:39:37 > 1:39:39I'm so happy you're here.
1:39:41 > 1:39:43- Hello, Mum. - Alexander!
1:39:44 > 1:39:46Where's my little boy?
1:39:48 > 1:39:51It's so wonderful to see you all here.
1:39:51 > 1:39:55Daw Suu, we need to go.
1:39:55 > 1:39:57I just need to finish this quickly. All right?
1:39:57 > 1:39:59- You carry on. - You carry on.
1:40:10 > 1:40:12- Dad. - Yes, yes.
1:40:24 > 1:40:27There you are.
1:40:27 > 1:40:29I've been looking everywhere for you.
1:40:29 > 1:40:30Oh, you know me.
1:40:30 > 1:40:32I'm never very far.
1:40:34 > 1:40:37You've no idea how long I've waited to hold you in my arms again.
1:40:37 > 1:40:41Oh, Mikey. I have to keep pinching myself.
1:40:41 > 1:40:45I used to think about you, and try to picture what you would be doing.
1:40:45 > 1:40:47And often I talked to you. Sometimes out loud.
1:40:47 > 1:40:49You would always be reassuring.
1:40:49 > 1:40:53And reminded me of your unwavering love.
1:40:53 > 1:40:55Well...
1:40:55 > 1:40:59I suppose you know the world is now united in declaring you a saint?
1:40:59 > 1:41:02I don't care much for that cult of personality, as you know.
1:41:02 > 1:41:06And anyway, a saint is only a sinner who keeps on trying.
1:41:06 > 1:41:08Well, what are your sinful qualities?
1:41:08 > 1:41:11Have you forgotten? My terrible temper, for one.
1:41:11 > 1:41:13My impatience for another.
1:41:13 > 1:41:15And I'm stubborn.
1:41:15 > 1:41:16I know.
1:41:20 > 1:41:23Well, I've certainly read some wonderful descriptions of you.
1:41:23 > 1:41:26The Female Mandela. The Star of Burma.
1:41:26 > 1:41:29My favourite was on the front page of The Times -
1:41:29 > 1:41:31there was a beautiful picture of you,
1:41:31 > 1:41:35and beneath it said, The Steel Orchid.
1:41:38 > 1:41:41Is that how you see me?
1:41:41 > 1:41:45Well, seeing you isn't something I've done very much of recently.
1:41:47 > 1:41:49Michael...
1:41:51 > 1:41:53..if you should ever wish to be free...
1:41:56 > 1:41:58..to start again,
1:41:58 > 1:42:01I want you to know that I will understand completely.
1:42:03 > 1:42:05Look...
1:42:05 > 1:42:08I won't deny this prolonged separation has been very hard.
1:42:08 > 1:42:10Not just for me, for the boys, too.
1:42:10 > 1:42:13But I want to make something clear.
1:42:13 > 1:42:16Throughout everything, from the very beginning,
1:42:16 > 1:42:19we have always shared a common dream for Burma.
1:42:19 > 1:42:21And far from being an obstacle,
1:42:21 > 1:42:24I have always considered it to be the very thing that bound us.
1:42:32 > 1:42:37You really must be the most indulgent husband that ever lived.
1:42:51 > 1:42:53Aw...!
1:43:19 > 1:43:22That was the last time I saw her.
1:43:22 > 1:43:25Since then it's been one refusal after another.
1:43:25 > 1:43:29I could fill in one of these bloody forms in my sleep now.
1:43:31 > 1:43:34- Oh, thank you. - You're welcome.
1:43:37 > 1:43:41Does Suu know about the diagnosis yet?
1:43:41 > 1:43:43Oh, for Christ's sake. You are going to have to tell her.
1:43:43 > 1:43:48All in good time, Anthony. All in good time.
1:43:48 > 1:43:52And how exactly are you proposing to break the news?
1:44:53 > 1:44:55PHONE RINGS
1:45:04 > 1:45:06Hello?
1:45:09 > 1:45:11Mikey.
1:45:11 > 1:45:14Suu!
1:45:14 > 1:45:16'How wonderful. At last.
1:45:16 > 1:45:19'What a tonic to hear your voice!'
1:45:19 > 1:45:23- How are you, darling? - You received my letter then?
1:45:24 > 1:45:28- I'm still trying to take it in. - Yes, of course, of course.
1:45:28 > 1:45:34Well, the good news is, I fully intend to fight it all the way.
1:45:34 > 1:45:37And nothing will boost me quite like coming to see you.
1:45:37 > 1:45:40And if all goes well with the visa -
1:45:40 > 1:45:44and I rather think this might be the ammunition
1:45:44 > 1:45:48that could make them relent once and for all.
1:45:48 > 1:45:53There's every chance we might be able to see each other
1:45:53 > 1:45:54in time for my birthday.
1:45:54 > 1:45:58- 'We could celebrate together.' - Right. Yes.
1:45:58 > 1:46:01'So, courage, Suu. Courage.
1:46:01 > 1:46:02'Be of good cheer.
1:46:05 > 1:46:09- 'Hello? Are you still there?' - Yes, I'm still here.
1:46:09 > 1:46:10'Yes, good.'
1:46:10 > 1:46:13An old student of mine,
1:46:13 > 1:46:16a former monk named Karma,
1:46:16 > 1:46:18- has agreed to accompany me. - Oh, good.
1:46:18 > 1:46:20Yes.
1:46:22 > 1:46:24Take good care...
1:46:24 > 1:46:27Always, Suu. It won't be long.
1:46:27 > 1:46:28And, Suu...
1:46:28 > 1:46:31- LINE GOES DEAD Suu?- Hello?
1:47:11 > 1:47:13- Mr Gordon, we... - Ssh.
1:47:26 > 1:47:29Suu. Suu.
1:47:29 > 1:47:33Mr Gordon, we have to explore every conceivable way of putting pressure
1:47:33 > 1:47:34on the authorities.
1:47:34 > 1:47:38I gather from Anthony a lobbying campaign is already under way.
1:47:38 > 1:47:42He has already spoken with both Desmond Tutu and the White House.
1:47:42 > 1:47:46I want to assure you, Suu, none of us has any intention of resting,
1:47:46 > 1:47:49until Michael's visa is confirmed.
1:47:49 > 1:47:53- Thank you. Thank you. - Yes.
1:48:13 > 1:48:19No, no, no, no, no. You are your own worst enemy.
1:48:19 > 1:48:23Please, Michael. I beg you, go back to bed.
1:48:23 > 1:48:25It's nearly midnight.
1:48:25 > 1:48:28I know, I know. Ten minutes, Karma. Give me ten minutes.
1:48:28 > 1:48:33There is a mountain of unanswered correspondence to deal with.
1:48:33 > 1:48:36It can't wait any longer.
1:48:36 > 1:48:38Who'll supervise my students when I'm gone?
1:48:38 > 1:48:41There are people who depend on me.
1:48:41 > 1:48:44I can't just be lolling around in bed all day and night.
1:48:44 > 1:48:50Please... Please, I'll go back to bed in ten minutes.
1:48:50 > 1:48:53- You promise? - I promise.
1:48:53 > 1:48:56- See you tomorrow. - Good night.
1:49:11 > 1:49:14PHONE RINGS
1:49:21 > 1:49:24- Hello? - Mikey.
1:49:24 > 1:49:25Suu.
1:49:25 > 1:49:27How are you?
1:49:27 > 1:49:30Have you heard anything yet?
1:49:30 > 1:49:32Quickly, before they cut the line.
1:49:32 > 1:49:33Yes.
1:49:33 > 1:49:35I just need to know.
1:49:35 > 1:49:37Is there any sign at all that they will let you come?
1:49:37 > 1:49:40Yes. Any day now.
1:49:41 > 1:49:44I promise you. Not long now.
1:49:47 > 1:49:48I've been wondering.
1:49:48 > 1:49:51What?
1:49:51 > 1:49:52Should I...
1:49:54 > 1:49:56Do you think I should come and see you?
1:49:56 > 1:49:58No, no, no, no...
1:49:58 > 1:50:01Darling, you are not even to consider it.
1:50:01 > 1:50:06We didn't come all this way just to fall in the final furlong.
1:50:10 > 1:50:13We are being helped at the very highest level now.
1:50:15 > 1:50:19There's every reason...
1:50:19 > 1:50:20LINE GOES DEAD
1:50:20 > 1:50:22Mikey?
1:50:40 > 1:50:42Hi, Dad.
1:50:44 > 1:50:46It was your mother.
1:50:48 > 1:50:50She said to send you her love.
1:51:29 > 1:51:34Madam, the General has considered your letter very carefully,
1:51:34 > 1:51:37and he asks me to inform you that unfortunately
1:51:37 > 1:51:40the authorities simply do not have the resources
1:51:40 > 1:51:42to deal with your husband's medical needs.
1:51:42 > 1:51:44No-one is asking you to do that.
1:51:44 > 1:51:49The Norwegian government has offered a plane with private equipment,
1:51:49 > 1:51:51and the Dalai Lama one of his own doctors
1:51:51 > 1:51:53to attend to Michael while he is here.
1:51:53 > 1:51:57Of course a wife would wish to be with her husband at such a time.
1:51:57 > 1:52:00I am here to offer you a seat on the next flight home.
1:52:00 > 1:52:04You could be with Dr Aris by this time tomorrow.
1:52:04 > 1:52:07But then you will never let me return.
1:52:09 > 1:52:13You are free to choose, Madam.
1:52:13 > 1:52:15Your husband and children.
1:52:15 > 1:52:17Or your country.
1:52:23 > 1:52:26Now, what kind of freedom is that?
1:52:47 > 1:52:50SPEAKER HEARD FAINTLY
1:53:19 > 1:53:21Another refusal.
1:53:21 > 1:53:24BREATHES HEAVILY
1:53:24 > 1:53:29And all the while, time slipping through my fingers.
1:53:32 > 1:53:36I'm simply not ready to go yet, do you hear me?
1:53:38 > 1:53:40And what's to become of Kim?
1:53:40 > 1:53:41And Alex?
1:53:41 > 1:53:44Michael, take some deep breaths...
1:53:44 > 1:53:45No, no, no...
1:53:45 > 1:53:48Come on.
1:53:51 > 1:53:53Oh, God.
1:53:54 > 1:53:56I feel like I'm losing my mind.
1:53:56 > 1:53:59Michael, please, calm yourself.
1:53:59 > 1:54:01Calm yourself.
1:54:10 > 1:54:12Hi, Dad.
1:54:13 > 1:54:15Oh, I'm sorry.
1:54:18 > 1:54:20I'm so sick of being sick.
1:54:22 > 1:54:25PHONE RINGS
1:54:28 > 1:54:30'Allo?
1:54:30 > 1:54:32Who's speaking, please?
1:54:32 > 1:54:33I'm the maid, madam.
1:54:33 > 1:54:35I'd like to talk to my husband, please.
1:54:35 > 1:54:36He had a very bad night
1:54:36 > 1:54:40and they decided he'd be more comfortable at the hospice.
1:54:40 > 1:54:42They left a number.
1:54:42 > 1:54:45His friend, Karma. Do you want the number?
1:54:45 > 1:54:47Yes. Yes, please.
1:54:51 > 1:54:53MOBILE RINGS
1:54:53 > 1:54:54Hello?
1:54:54 > 1:54:56Karma?
1:55:03 > 1:55:07Madam, I'm afraid the news is not good.
1:55:07 > 1:55:10Michael is in a hospice now.
1:55:10 > 1:55:13He is slipping away very fast.
1:55:13 > 1:55:16There must be something we can do. There must be something.
1:55:16 > 1:55:18They've explored every avenue.
1:55:18 > 1:55:20- I'm sorry. - LINE FAILS
1:55:20 > 1:55:22Hello?
1:55:22 > 1:55:23What? Karma?
1:55:23 > 1:55:25Hello?
1:55:35 > 1:55:36- Hello? - Karma?
1:55:38 > 1:55:39Hi, Mum.
1:55:40 > 1:55:42Kim.
1:55:42 > 1:55:44He doesn't have much time left.
1:55:47 > 1:55:49But I can't.
1:55:49 > 1:55:52My hands are tied.
1:55:52 > 1:55:53I'm sorry.
1:55:53 > 1:55:55I know.
1:55:55 > 1:55:56But he's dying.
1:56:01 > 1:56:04Please, try to understand. Kim.
1:56:05 > 1:56:08It would be the end of everything your father
1:56:08 > 1:56:09and I fought for for so long.
1:56:09 > 1:56:11- LINE CUTS OUT - Hello?
1:56:11 > 1:56:13- Kim? - DISENGAGED SIGNAL
1:56:15 > 1:56:17Kim?
1:56:18 > 1:56:20No.
1:56:35 > 1:56:36Mum sends her love.
1:57:00 > 1:57:03- Karma? - Yes?
1:57:03 > 1:57:06You know it's my birthday tomorrow.
1:57:06 > 1:57:08Yes, I know.
1:57:09 > 1:57:15A fitting time for me to take my final bow, I think.
1:57:26 > 1:57:30- RADIO:- 'The husband of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi
1:57:30 > 1:57:35'has died of cancer on his 53rd birthday.
1:57:36 > 1:57:38'Dr Aris, an Oxford University academic,
1:57:38 > 1:57:41'has been prevented from seeing his wife,
1:57:41 > 1:57:43'with whom he had two sons,
1:57:43 > 1:57:45'for the past three years.'
1:58:04 > 1:58:07Mikey!
1:58:12 > 1:58:14Mikey!
1:58:16 > 1:58:19SHE SOBS UNCONTROLLABLY
1:58:22 > 1:58:24Mikey!
1:58:28 > 1:58:30Mikey!
1:58:36 > 1:58:38Mikey...!
1:59:03 > 1:59:05MUSIC: "Slug" by U2
1:59:05 > 1:59:06# Don't want to lose my shirt
1:59:10 > 1:59:14# Don't want to dig the dirt
1:59:17 > 1:59:19# Don't want you to get hurt
1:59:22 > 1:59:27# Can't help but I'm a flirt
1:59:29 > 1:59:31# Don't want to take your drugs
1:59:35 > 1:59:37# Don't want to be a slug
1:59:41 > 1:59:44# Don't want to overdress
1:59:46 > 1:59:49# Don't want to make a mess
1:59:53 > 1:59:56# Don't want you to confess
2:00:00 > 2:00:03# Not under duress... #
2:00:05 > 2:00:07- THEY CHANT: - Aung San Suu Kyi!
2:00:07 > 2:00:09Aung San Suu Kyi!
2:00:09 > 2:00:10Aung San Suu Kyi!
2:00:10 > 2:00:12Aung San Suu Kyi!
2:00:12 > 2:00:13Aung San Suu Kyi!