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Boong is a 2024 Manipuri film directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar, Vikesh Bhutani, Alan McAlex, Ritesh Sidhwani and Shujaat Saudagar. The movie stars Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam in the lead roles. The production companies include Excel Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures. The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival under the Discovery section.




Plot


Boong, along with his friend Sanamatum, ventures out on a journey to reunite his family. It serves as his mother's unexpected gift.




Cast


Gugun Kipgen as Boong
Bala Hijam as Mandakini
Angom Sanamatum as Raju Agarwal
Vikram Kochhar as Sudhir Agarwal
Modhubala Thoudam as Chaobi
Jenny Khurai as Singer JJ
Nemetia Ngangbam as Juliana
Idhou as Uncle Ibobi
Hamom Sadananda as Joykumar




Film Festivals






Accolades






Reception


Taylor Gates of Collider opined, "Boong is a rich coming-of-age tale that touches on important issues without ever losing its playful tone or big heart." Siddhant Adlakha of Variety wrote, "Devi, through her gentle approach to Boong’s story, centers an innocence and naiveté under threat from steadily brewing forces. And though she doesn’t train her lens on this steadily evolving scenario, she makes it an ever-present part of her movie’s fabric, as ensuring that this political texture remains inseparable from her intimate personal tale."
Nikhil Akhil of Film Fest Report reviewed, "Director Lakshmipriya Devi’s debut offers a heartfelt perspective on acceptance and transformation, presenting a 360-degree view of Manipur through the eyes of a curious child." Sahar Junejo of Lyca Radio commented, "Ten minutes into Lakshmipriya Devi’s ‘Boong’, you immediately understand why Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani backed a film like this. It is such a funny, joyous snapshot of Manipur, you can’t help but smile."




References






External links


Boong at IMDb

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