Estonian premiere

Boong

Local title

Boong

Director

Lakshmipriya Devi

Country

India

Year

2024

Festival

24th Youth and Children's Film Festival

Programme

Children's Competition Programme

Genre

drama, dramedy, children's film, youth film

Subject

friendship, racism, first love, belonging, child-parent relationships, fatherhood, adventures, politics, journey, youth

A young boy’s quest to bring happiness to his family.

In the valley of Manipur, young Boong plans to surprise his mother with a gift. In his innocence, he believes that bringing his father back home would be the most special gift. His search for his father culminates into an unexpected gift – a new beginning.

Recommended age 7+

Director

Lakshmipriya Devi

Screenwriter

Lakshmipriya Devi

Cast

Gugun Kipgen, Bala Hijam, Angom Sanamatum, Vikram Kochhar, Hamom Sadananda, Jenny Khurai, Nemetia Ngangbam

Producer

Ritesh Sidhwani, Vikesh Bhutani, Farhan Akhtar, Shujaat Saudagar, Alan McAlex

Cinematographer

Tanay Satam

Music

Dipankar Jojo Chaki

Runtime

Language

Hindi, English

Subtitles

Estonian, English

Director

Lakshmipriya Devi

Lakshmipriya Devi has always wanted to tell stories but decided never to direct one unless it came from within. This story emerged organically as she sought closure from an uncomfortable part of her childhood in Manipur – a place called home in the north-eastern corner of India.

Swades (2004), Lakshya (2004), PK (2014), Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)

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