I was accused of being a spy and imprisoned for years #espionage #escapism #myanmar

Sean was working as an economist in Myanmar in 2021 when the military launched a coup and took over the government. He was accused of espionage and imprisoned for two years. For some of that time, he was kept in a tiny windowless cell he called a "box". "It really worried me that I would panic and that would make the situation much worse. So I tried to think of things to think about," he told Insight. Later, the Australian embassy sent him books to keep his mind occupied — something he credits with saving his life. To learn how other Australians are finding relief and freedom in escapism, watch Insight episode Escaping reality on SBS On Demand.