On October 28, five PDF groups issued a warning threatening to take action against actors who appeared in a short film encouraging citizens to vote in the upcoming election.

The groups that released the threats were the Yangon Army (YA), Dark Shadow, Operation Flame (OF), Mother Son Yangon Force, and Broken System.

The short film, titled “Those who would destroy the progress of history with brute force,” is set in the post-February 2021 period and features many well-known Myanmar actors. Nay Toe plays a doctor, while Chu Lay and May Myint Mo portray teachers. Myint Myat, Nay Win, and Aye Chan Maung act as delivery workers, and Aung Khine and Nghet Pyaw Kyaw play neighbourhood residents. Other participating actors include Aung Toe, Naing Lin, Thwet Lat, Super Lin, Min Nyo, Ukkar Pyun Yi, Ye Yint, Yaw Pyaw, Aung Zin Phyo, and many others.

The film depicts various social situations — teachers continuing to educate students, doctors treating patients, and ordinary citizens paying bills or attending festivals — all while facing criticism and hostility from opposing groups. It also portrays issues such as social media conflicts, labeling individuals as “informers,” threats against those opposing the election, and bomb attacks targeting election events. Overall, the story promotes the message that voting should continue despite intimidation and unrest.

In response, the five PDF groups warned that the actors involved would face boycotts, social punishment, and public judgment by what they called the “People’s Court,” vowing to take severe action against them.

Previously, there had been bomb explosions outside the homes of Yangon-based artists Yan Aung and Yin Let, and singer Yone Lay’s car was bombed. In addition, singer Lily Naing Kyaw was reportedly shot dead by PDFs after being accused of being an informer.

Since the February 2021, individuals from the arts, literature, and entertainment sectors who participate in state-organized events have frequently faced such threats and attacks.