Paokhum Ama

Paokhum Ama
Poster
Directed by	Aribam Syam Sharma
Written by	M. K. Binodini Devi
Produced by	Films Division
Starring	Kangabam Tomba Yengkhom Roma
Cinematography	K. Ibohal Sharma L. Daoji Sharma
Edited by	Madhusudan Banerjee
Music by	Khundrakpam Joykumar
Production company	Films Division
Distributed by	Films Division
Release date	1983 (1983)
Running time	54 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Paokhum Ama (English: The Only Answer) is a 1983 Manipuri film and also the first colour cinema of Manipur. ^[1] The film is directed by Aribam Syam Sharma ^{[2] [3]} and written by M. K. Binodini Devi. ^[4] It stars Kangabam Tomba and Yengkhom Roma in the lead roles. ^[5] The movie was premiered at the Tyneside International Film Festival, United Kingdom.

Synopsis

The film explores the diverse lifestyles of modern-day India. In urban society, corruption is widespread, with bribes influencing career progression. However, there is an alternative: life in the hills, where people face life with acceptance and gratitude for nature's gifts. Ultimately optimistic, the film tells the story of a Manipuri youth who, having endured personal pain and disappointment, faces the struggle of his family for a different way of life with new hope and energy.

Cast

• Kangabam Tomba as Iboyaima
• Yengkhom Roma as Harmila
• Soraisam Dhiren as Iboyaima's brother
• Huirem Manglem as Sanahal
• Thokchom Ongbi Jamini as Bina
• Kshetrimayum Rashi
• Wangkhem Lalitkumar

Accolades

Yengkhom Roma won the Best Actress Award at the 1st Manipur State Film Awards 1984 for her role of Harmila in the film.

References

1. "Paokhum Ama - KnowYourFilms". knowyourfilms.com.
2. Baruah, Parthajith (23 February 2018). "Rising against all odds". The Hindu– via www.thehindu.com.
3. "Aribam Syam Sharma | IFFR". iffr.com.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
4. "Paokhum Ama (1982)". Indiancine.ma.
5. "Paokhum Ama on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com.

External links

• Paokhum Ama at IMDb