Yenning Amadi Likla

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 (2007)
Running time	107 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Yenning Amadi Likla (English: Spring And Dew) is a 2007 Manipuri 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 film was part of the official selection at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 organised by Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC).[10][11]

Plot

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.

Cast

• Muru Ningthoujam as Sanatomba
• Reshmi Samom as Thambal
• Lairenjam Olen as Ibohal, Sanatomba's Father
• Huirem Seema as Leibaklei, Sanatomba's Mother
• Samjetsabam Mangoljao as Ibotombi, Thambal's Father
• Daisy Kh. as Ibeyaima, Thambal's Mother
• Hamom Sadananda as Bijaya's husband
• Lilabati Chanam as Bijaya
• Lourembam Pishak (Abok Pishak) as Sanatomba's maternal grandmother
• Shougrakpam Hemanta as School Headmaster
• Chinglen Thiyam as Hotel Owner
• Rajkumar Jnaranjan (Guest Appearance)

Soundtrack

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
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
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

External links

• Doordarshan Manipur (19 April 2018). "Yenning Amadi Likla Full Movie". Retrieved 1 May 2021 – via YouTube.

References

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