Jaden, a Burmese-born, U.S.-raised music student, travels through the crowded streets of Yangon, Burma, to research his thesis on traditional Burmese music. His guide, the beautiful and proud Burmese dancer Hnin Thuzar, accompanies him through the unique landscapes of Bagan, Mandalay, and Inle Lake in Shan State. Their journey takes on another dimension when he asks for her help in finding his birth parents. As he gets to know her, their cultural divide becomes more apparent, but a tragic accident makes him realize he is in love with her. Directed by Christina Kyi, Mudras Calling is as much a personal exploration of the roots of birth as it is a love story. Even as he is drawn to Hnin's beauty, strength and sense of self, his world is thrown into turmoil. As he explores Burma, discovering timeless landscapes and the deep-rooted beliefs of numerous tribes, he uncovers unexpected truths about himself. When Jaden is provoked into questioning his worldview, Hnin fights.