title: Pann Kyar Wutt Hmone
text: # Pann Kyar Wutt Hmone
  
  Pann Kyar Wutt Hmone (also spelt Pan Kyar Wut Hmone; Burmese: ပန်းကြာဝတ်မှုန်) is a romantic campus novel written by Burmese author Khin Khin Htoo. Set most of its storyline in Mandalay and Mandalay Arts and Science University, the novel was adapted into the 2011 film of the same name. The book was first published in 2008 by Duwun Publication.
  
  ## Synopsis
  
  ### Plot
  
  The story is set in three timelines: 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
  
  ### Main characters
  
  * Aung Naing Thu, a descent of then-demolished Shan Saopha family, is a student at Mandalay University, majoring in Burmese literature.
  * Thiri May is a chemistry major student at Mandalay University.
  
  ## Legacy
  
  ### Film version
  
  Directed by Sin Yaw Mg Mg, the novel's film adaptation was released in 2011. Starred by Nine Nine and Thet Mon Myint as Aung Naing Thu and Thiri May respectively, the film won the Myanmar academy awards in two categories: Best Cinematography and Best Sound.
  
  