Langdai Ama

Langdai Ama: The Juncture
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Directed by	Binoranjan Oinam
Written by	Binoranjan Oinam
Produced by	Reshi Thokchom
Starring	Amarr Mayanglambam Amarjeet Rajkumar Leishangthem Tonthoi
Cinematography	Tarun Wang
Edited by	Alam Thani
Music by	Jeeten Kumar Naorem
Production company	Evening Star Films
Release date	7 December 2024 (2024-12-07) (BVFF)
Running time	95 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Langdai Ama (English: The Juncture) is a 2024 Manipuri film written and directed by Binoranjan Oinam. ^{[1] [2] [3]} The film is produced by Reshi Thokchom under the banner of Evening Star Films and presented by Artina Thoudam. ^[4] Amarr Mayanglambam, Amarjeet Rajkumar and Leishangthem Tonthoi star as the leads. ^{[5] [6]} The film got official selections at the 9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) 2024, 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival and 17th Habitat Film Festival. ^{[7] [8] [9] [10]} The movie was screened at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025 on 12 February 2025 under the competition section. ^{[11] [12] [13] [14] [15]} The film was certified "U" by CBFC in 2024. ^[16]

Plot

Thoiba's parents contrasting views on his career creates ample room for building up significant tension. The situation worsens as their disagreements threaten to end their marriage, putting Thoiba in a difficult position. He is faced with the dilemma of choosing between supporting his mother or siding with his father. It becomes more poignant after an incident that pressures Thoiba to confront his own values and priorities. ^[17]

Reception

The Signpost News praised Langdai Ama for its cultural sensitivity, and standout performances by Tonthoi Leishangthem and Rajkumar Amarjeet, calling it an ambitious regional film with visual poise. However, it criticised lead actor Amarr Mayanglambam’s performance as over-expressive and noted that the screenplay and abrupt ending diluted the film’s emotional depth. ^[18]

Cast

• Amarr Mayanglambam as Thoiba Rajkumar, Documentary filmmaker
• Amarjeet Rajkumar as Ibochou Rajkumar, Owner of a construction company
• Leishangthem Tonthoi as Leima, Folk singer
• Heisnam Ongbi Indu as Leima's mother
• Jayvidya Ningthouja
• Maibi Oinam Dhani

Accolades

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result	Ref.
9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival 2024	Best Direction	Binoranjan Oinam	Won	[19] [20] [21]
2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur	Best Screenplay	Binoranjan Oinam	Won	[22] [23] [24] [25]
17th Manipur State Film Awards 2025	Best Choreographer	Quintan Mayengbam	Won
	Best VFX Supervisor	Mahendra Ch.	Won

External links

• Langdai Ama at IMDb

References

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