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Yenning Amadi Likla
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Wikipedia article
'Yenning Amadi Likla' (English: 'Spring And Dew') is a 2007 Manipuri film directed by Makhonmani Mongsaba and produced by SURVI (Santibala, Sunitibala, Umabati, Saroja, Victoria and Ibemhal), under the banner of Nongin Films. It stars Muru Ningthoujam, Huirem Seema, Lairenjam Olen and Reshmi Samom in the lead roles. The story of the film was written by Moirangthem Inao. The film was made in 16 mm and blown up in 35 mm. It was processed at Prasad Laboratory, Chennai.
'Yenning Amadi Likla' got entry into the feature film section of the Indian Panorama of the 39th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2008. It was among 21 selected feature films. The movie also got selection at 2nd Hyderabad International Film Festival 2008.
It was also screened at the 2nd edition of Doordarshan Best of Indian Cinema Film Festival 2014.
Synopsis
The movie tells the story of a nature loving child 'Sanatomba' who is neglected by his parents. His mother 'Leibaklei' goes to a nearby rice mill daily to work. Sanatomba's father 'Ibohal' is an alcoholic who literally does nothing but routinely picks up fight with his wife. He does not believe in the idea of education shaping a child's future. These particular notion of 'Ibohal' has serious consequences on 'Sanatomba's' schooling and childhood.
The child's future becomes more blurry when 'Leibaklei' left for her maternal home. 'Thambal' is a neighbour and classmate of 'Sanatomba'. Her parents etch out a plan for 'Sanatomba's' welfare.
Cast
* Muru Ningthoujam as Sanatomba
* Reshmi Samom as Thambal
* Lairenjam Olen as Ibohal, Sanatomba's Father
* Huirem Seema as Leibaklei, Sanatomba's Mother
* Samjetsabam Mangoljao as Ibotombi, Thambal's Father
* Daisy Kh. as Ibeyaima, Thambal's Mother
* Hamom Sadananda as Bijaya's husband
* Lilabati Chanam as Bijaya
* Lourembam Pishak (Abok Pishak) as Sanatomba's maternal grandmother
* Shougrakpam Hemanta as School Headmaster
* Chinglen Thiyam as Hotel Owner
* Rajkumar Jnaranjan (Guest Appearance)
Soundtrack
Sagolsem Tijendra composed the soundtrack for the movie. Narendra Ningomba, Makhonmani Mongsaba and Moirangthem Inao wrote the lyrics. Suniti, Iraileima and Reshmi performed the chorus music. The title of the film is sung by Satyaditya as a short song.
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