Eewai (English: The Ripple) is a 2022 non-feature Manipuri film directed by Khwairakpam Bishwamittra.[1] It is produced by Samir Thingbaijam under the banner of Nongdol Mamikol.[2][3] The film stars Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead role. It was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal on 26 June 2022. The film got official selections at the 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022, Druk International Film Festival 2022 (Bhutan), Festivus Film Fest Canada 2022, Dadashaheb Phalke International Film Festival India 2022 and Gangtok International Film Festival 2022.[4][5]
Eewai: The Ripple | |
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Directed by | Kh. Bishwamittra |
Screenplay by | Kh. Bishwamittra |
Story by | Rebika Okram |
Produced by | Samir Thingbaijam |
Starring | Leishangthem Tonthoi |
Cinematography | Romen |
Edited by | Mohendro (KAMS) |
Music by | Michael Ngangom |
Production company | Nongdol Mamikol |
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Running time | 23 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Meiteilon |
The film tells the agony of a mom whose little child dies premature. Within the Meitei group of Manipur, a baby who dies earlier than he attains the age of three years is taken into account a nasty omen to the household and all customary post-mortal ceremonies are deprived. However, for a mom, her child shall all the time be her little one without contemplating the age.