Yenning Amadi Likla | |
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Directed by | Makhonmani Mongsaba |
Screenplay by | Moirangthem Inao |
Story by | Moirangthem Inao |
Produced by | SURVI (Santibala, Sunitibala, Umabati, Saroja, Victoria and Ibemhal) |
Starring | Muru Ningthoujam Reshmi Samom Lairenjam Olen Huirem Seema |
Cinematography | Dilip |
Edited by | Ramu Offline Editor: T. Ghalib ED Vision, Manipur |
Music by | Sagolsem Tijendra Background Score: Jeetenkumar Naorem Audiography: A. Shantimo Sornachand |
Production company | Nongin Films |
Distributed by | Nongin Films |
Release date | 2007 |
Running time | 107 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Yenning Amadi Likla (English: Spring And Dew) is a 2007 Indian Meitei language film directed by Makhonmani Mongsaba [1] and produced by SURVI (Santibala, Sunitibala, Umabati, Saroja, Victoria and Ibemhal), under the banner of Nongin Films. [2] It stars Muru Ningthoujam, Huirem Seema, Lairenjam Olen and Reshmi Samom in the lead roles. The story of the film was written by Moirangthem Inao. The film was made in 16 mm and blown up in 35 mm. [3] It was processed at Prasad Laboratory, Chennai.
Yenning Amadi Likla got entry into the feature film section of the Indian Panorama of the 39th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2008. [4] [5] It was among 21 selected feature films. [6] [7] The movie also got selection at 2nd Hyderabad International Film Festival 2008. [8]
It was also screened at the 2nd edition of Doordarshan Best of Indian Cinema Film Festival 2014. [9]
The movie tells the story of a nature loving child Sanatomba who is neglected by his parents. His mother Leibaklei goes to a nearby rice mill daily to work. Sanatomba's father Ibohal is an alcoholic who literally does nothing but routinely picks up fight with his wife. He does not believe in the idea of education shaping a child's future. These particular notion of Ibohal has serious consequences on Sanatomba's schooling and childhood.
The child's future becomes more blurry when Leibaklei left for her maternal home. Thambal is a neighbour and classmate of Sanatomba. Her parents etch out a plan for Sanatomba's welfare.
Sagolsem Tijendra composed the soundtrack for the movie. Narendra Ningomba, Makhonmani Mongsaba and Moirangthem Inao wrote the lyrics. Suniti, Iraileima and Reshmi performed the chorus music. The title of the film is sung by Satyaditya as a short song.
Yenning Amadi Likla | |
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Soundtrack album by Mandakini Takhellambam, Martin, Satyaditya, Pushparani Huidrom, Maibam Roshibina | |
Released | 2007 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 20:12 |
Label | Nongin Films |
Producer | SURVI |
No. | Title | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ho Tellanga" | Sagolsem Tijendra | Mandakini Takhellambam, Martin | 05:25 |
2. | "Nongmadol Atiyada Naning Tamna" | Sagolsem Tijendra | Mandakini Takhellambam | 05:43 |
3. | "Ima Wari Libiyu" | Sagolsem Tijendra | Maibam Roshibina | 04:04 |
4. | "Eina Mirol Tarakpa" | Sagolsem Tijendra | Pushparani Huidrom | 05:00 |
Total length: | 20:12 |
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