Nongmatang (English: Only One Day) is a 2014 Manipuri film directed by Suvas E. and produced by Ajit Yumnam and Brojen Yumnam, under the banner of Cultural Society Khuman Maheikol and presented by Skyline Pictures.[1] It stars Kaiku Rajkumar, Abenao Elangbam and Prity Maibam in the lead, with the supporting cast including Binitia, Ashokumar, Geetchandra, Puinabati, Priya, Nando Sharma, Brojendrakumar, and Somorendro. Ajit Yumnam wrote the screenplay. Nongmatang got selection at the 3rd Delhi International Film Festival 2014.[2]
The film narrates the story of a girl Mangaleima who stood second position in the HSLCE (High School Leaving Certificate Examination), Manipur. The film starts with Mangaleima explaining to media on how she became successful and was able to stand in the second position. She is supported well by her teachers and friends from school, Chinglen, Tampha and Thaja, particularly teacher Chinglen, who doesn't believe in the habit of students taking up private tuitions, which is increasingly becoming a fashion in the present-day Manipur.
Ashokumar Chongtham as Khuman Maheikol's Principal
Gitchandra Chongtham as Thaja's Father
Puinabati
Priya
Nando Sharma
Brojendrakumar
Somorendro
Accolades
Nongmatang won the Best Feature Film Award at the Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards 2015, including the Best Feature Film Award[3] and four awards at the 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014.[4]
Award
Category
Winner's name
Result
Ref.
4th SSS MANIFA 2015
Best Feature Film
Director: Suvas E. Producers: Ajit Yumnam & Brojen Yumnam
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