Estonian premiere

Boong

Local title
Boong
Director
Lakshmipriya Devi
Country
India
Year
2024
Festival
24th Youth and Children's Film Festival
Programme
Children's Competition Programme
Genre
drama, dramedy, children's film, youth film
Subject
friendship, racism, first love, belonging, child-parent relationships, fatherhood, adventures, politics, journey, youth

In the valley of Manipur, young Boong plans to surprise his mother with a gift. In his innocence, he believes that bringing his father back home would be the most special gift. His search for his father culminates into an unexpected gift – a new beginning.

Recommended age 7+

Director
Lakshmipriya Devi
Screenwriter
Lakshmipriya Devi
Cast
Gugun Kipgen, Bala Hijam, Angom Sanamatum, Vikram Kochhar, Hamom Sadananda, Jenny Khurai, Nemetia Ngangbam
Producer
Ritesh Sidhwani, Vikesh Bhutani, Farhan Akhtar, Shujaat Saudagar, Alan McAlex
Cinematographer
Tanay Satam
Music
Dipankar Jojo Chaki
Runtime
Language
Hindi, English
Subtitles
Estonian, English
Director
Lakshmipriya Devi

Lakshmipriya Devi has always wanted to tell stories but decided never to direct one unless it came from within. This story emerged organically as she sought closure from an uncomfortable part of her childhood in Manipur – a place called home in the north-eastern corner of India.

Swades (2004), Lakshya (2004), PK (2014), Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)

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Screenings

9th Hall Apollo Kino Coca-Cola Plaza
Screening010903 / Boong
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
Screening duration
1st Saku hall Apollo Kino Solaris
Screening041101 / Boong
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
Screening duration
4th Hall Apollo Kino Solaris
Screening141401 / Boong
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
Screening duration
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