Lawyer Julia Win, whose father was born in Burma, suffers a crisis as a voice in her head starts the meaning of her life, as a young mother, Nu Nu, of 1950s Burma sees her two sons recruited as child soldiers in country's civil war.
Burmese journalist San San Tin tells of her experiences growing up and living in Burma, describing her personal and family life, her community, and her struggles against the oppressive dictatorship and chauvinistic traditions in her country.
Mac McClelland draws on her travels in Thailand and her interactions with the associates of a United States-designated terrorist organization to explore the origins, impact, and implications of the war against Burma's dictatorship.