Paokhum Ama

Paokhum Ama
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Directed byAribam Syam Sharma
Written byM. K. Binodini Devi
Produced byFilms Division
StarringKangabam Tomba
Yengkhom Roma
CinematographyK. Ibohal Sharma
L. Daoji Sharma
Edited byMadhusudan Banerjee
Music byKhundrakpam Joykumar
Production
company
Distributed byFilms Division
Release date
  • 1983 (1983)
Running time
54 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (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 different lifestyles of modern India. In the urban society corruption is rife and careers are advanced by bribes and influence. But there is an alternative: life in the hills, where the people face life silently and accept nature's gifts. In this ultimately optimistic film, a Manipuri youth lives through personal pain and disappointment to face with new hope and energy the struggle of his family for a different way of life.

Cast

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" – via www.thehindu.com.
  3. ^ "Aribam Syam Sharma | IFFR". iffr.com.
  4. ^ "Paokhum Ama (1982)". Indiancine.ma.
  5. ^ "Paokhum Ama on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com.