Filmed over five years, Midwives follows a small birthing clinic in the highly politicized region of western Myanmar. The owner of the centre, a Buddhist named Hla, helps all women who enter the facility, with the assistance of Nyo Nyo, a member of the Rohingya Muslim community. Nyo Nyo acts as Hla's apprentice; she is encouraged to learn more about the birthing process in hopes of helping new mothers in the future. Hla faces great risks by serving Rohingya Muslims and fears her clinic will be shut down by the locals. The film offers a glimpse into the day-to-day lives of these two women as they create a healthy and loving space to welcome new life into this world. Samah Ali