in 2017, hlwan starred in the big-screen film "nga ko nann tae mone tine" (the storm that kissed me) where he played the leading role with actress phway phway and ye yint aung, which premiered in myanmar cinemas on 1 june 2018. the film which was a huge commercial hit slot nationally, topping film ratings and becoming the most watched film at that time. hlwan's portrayal of the character earned praised by fans for his acting performance and character interpretation, and experienced a resurgence of popularity.