Estonian premiere

Boong

Local title
Boong
Title in Russian
Бунг
Director
Lakshmipriya Devi
Country
India
Year
2024
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

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

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Director
Lakshmipriya Devi

Lakshmipriya Devi on alati tahtnud jutustada lugusid, kuid otsustas, et ei hakka kunagi lavastama, kui lugu ei tule tema seest. Debüütfilmi „Boong“ lugu tekkis orgaaniliselt, kui ta otsis lahendust ebamugavale probleemile lapsepõlvest Manipuris – kohas, mida ta India kirdenurgas koduks nimetab.

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

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