Akangba Pee

Akangba Pee
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Directed by	Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
Written by	Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
Produced by	Sarungbam Haripyari Devi
Starring	Ningthoujam Rina Rajkumari Romila
Cinematography	Joy DOP: Haobijam Mahesh
Edited by	Mohendro KAMS
Music by	Nanao Sagolmang
Production company	Millennium Force Manipur
Release date	1 May 2024 (2024-05-01)
Running time	22 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Akangba Pee (English: Dry Tears) is a 2024 non-feature Manipuri film written and directed by Khwairakpam Bishwamittra. ^[1] Produced by Sarungbam Haripriya Devi and presented by Millennia Khwai under the banner of Millennium Force Manipur, the film stars Ningthoujam Rina and Rajkumari Romila in the lead roles. ^[2] It was premiered at Kumecs Cinema, Kakwa on 1 May 2024. ^[3] The film got selection at the 17th SiGNS Festival 2024 in the Short Fiction Competition category. ^[4] It was screened at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025 under the non-competition section (NEIFF Spectrum). ^{[5] [6] [7]}

Synopsis

It did never take place in the history of India before 2023, what it happened in Manipur at the eastern Indo-Myanmar border of India. Bureaucracy, external aggression and narco-terrorism hit the country in the disguise of a dramatized communal conflict. Hundreds of innocents died, more than 8000 houses set ablaze, more than 60,000 Indians became refugees inside India. As nowhere in the world, the Meitei community of Manipur adopted a practice since 1762, that if the dead body of a Manipuri Meitei is not found, the branches and leaves of 'Pangong Plant' (Palash) will be used for the last rites in lieu of the body. What is the priority to a mother performing the last rites of her son in this way or getting ready to fight back?

Cast

• Ningthoujam Rina
• Rajkumari Romila
• Jamuna
• Priya
• Robindro Kshetri
• Suri
• Athouba

References

1. Laimayum Bashanta Sharma. "Indeed it is 'Dry tears'". Imphal Times. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
2. "Bishwamitra's 'Dry Tears' screened". Imphal Free Press . Retrieved 23 October 2024.
3. "Grand Premiere of Bishwamittra's "Dry Tears" held at Kumecs Cinema". The Morning Bell. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
4. "Selections SiGNS 17th Edition". www.signsfestival.in. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
5. Sentinel Digital Desk. "Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur". The Sentinel. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
6. "10 films in competition at 2nd edition of North East India Film Festival in Manipur". Northeast News. Archived from the original on 11 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
7. "2nd North East India Film Festival 2025 to Be Held in Imphal from February 12 to 16". Ukhrul Times. Archived from the original on 17 December 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.