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2024

Boong

2024

Boong

Australian Premiere.

With inspiration from pop idol Madonna, Boong plans to surprise his mother with a gift, leaving his home in Manipur taking enormous risks believing he can bring back his absent father. Defying borders, racial tensions and school obligations with his best friend Raju, the two boys set out to reunite Boong’s family.

Director

Lakshmipriya Devi

Runtime

93 Minutes

Country

India

Classification

All Ages

From its opening scenes, this film will grip you with its tender freshness and unexpected LOL moments: a rare cinematic treat from Manipur, India.

Schoolboy Boong (Gugun Kipgen) is on a quest to give his mother the ultimate gift – the return of his absent father.

After leaving their home city of Manipur, India for the border city of Moreh, near Myanmar, in search of better job opportunities, Boong’s father Joykumar stopped communications. Now rumours of his death are circulating and Boong is determined to find out the truth and bring him home. Enlisting the help of his best friend Raju (Angom Sanamatum), the pair embark on a risky journey, armed only with a photo and a strong belief in the magical power of an 80s pop icon, Madonna, to reunite Boong’s family.

Lakshmipriya Devi’s directorial debut is a vibrant, comedic portrayal of childhood innocence and resilience. Newcomers Gugun Kipgen and Angom Sanamatum give endearing performances in this coming-of-age drama full of laugh-out-loud moments. Devi’s poignant example of the power of young friendship to transcend prejudice is a necessary reminder, as ethnic tensions turn to violence in Manipur today, forcing many of the crew and cast to flee their homes.

"Director Lakshmipriya Devi’s debut offers a heartfelt perspective on acceptance and transformation. Lakshmipriya Devi gifts us with a deeper understanding of true, heartfelt cinema at its best."

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Film Credits

Director

Lakshmipriya Devi

Year

2024

Country

India

Language

Manipuri

Subtitles

English

Type

Feature & Fiction

Program Strand

Country Spotlight India & World Cinema

Producer

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

Writer

Lakshmipriya Devi

Cinematographer

Tanay Satam

Editor

Shreyas Beltangdy

Cast

Gugun Kipgen, Angom Sanamatum & Bala Hijam

Music

Ronid Chingangbam (Akhu) & Zubin Balaporia

Film Source

Pascale Ramonda

Genre

Asia, Coming of Age & Drama

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