A Thousand Fires (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2021, A Thousand Fires is a documentary film directed by Saeed Taji Farouky, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Using their bare hands, married couple Htwe Tin and Thein Shwe draw oil from a pit they drilled themselves on the land next to their house. There are lots of these “artisanal” oilfields dotted around Myanmar, where people have swapped crop cultivation for selling the oil they pump from the ground by hand.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, A Thousand Fires has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on True Story and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Thousand Fires page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Thousand Fires (2021)?
- In GB, A Thousand Fires is available to stream on True Story and DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Thousand Fires worth watching?
- A Thousand Fires holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was A Thousand Fires released?
- A Thousand Fires was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.