Laangoi
| Laangoi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Manoranjan Longjam |
| Screenplay by | Anil Longjam |
| Story by | Anil Longjam |
| Produced by | Asem Nawang Amarjeet Sanasam |
| Starring | Ojit Nongthombam Bala Hijam Gurumayum Bonny Idhou |
| Cinematography | Tarun Wang Drone: Anil & Rishi |
| Edited by | Tarun Wang |
| Music by | Tony Aheibam Background score: R.K. Birendrajit & Jimbo |
Production company | Mami Sintha |
| Distributed by | Mami Sintha |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Laangoi (English: Enclosure) is a 2024 Manipuri film written by Anil Longjam and directed by Manoranjan Longjam.[1] The film is produced by Asem Nawang and Amarjeet Sanasam under the banner of Mami Sintha Production.[2] Ojit Nongthombam, Bala Hijam, Gurumayum Bonny and Idhou star as the leads.[3] The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 2 November 2024.[4] It was premiered at the 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival under the Manipur Matinée section.[5][6][7] The movie was screened at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025 under the competition section.[8][9][10][11][12]
Plot
[edit]The film tells the story of an honest Sub Inspector Wangamba. He is appointed at the Imphal West Police Station. His innocence and honesty sets him against the whole department. His superior, Superintendent of Police as well as his subordinates despise him for his inflexible integrity. He gets entangled in a trap when he tries to solve a murder of his journalist friend, Bobby. As he tries to solve the case, he begins to unviel the nexus of illegal drug trafficking syndicate that runs from top to bottom of the system. Wangamba has to sacrifice everything, even his loved ones to bring about a change in the system.
Cast
[edit]- Ojit Nongthombam as Wangamba, Sub Inspector
- Bala Hijam as Henthoi
- Gurumayum Bonny as Moramba, Officer-in-Charge
- Idhou as Oinam Yumjao, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Surjit Saikhom as Khundongbam Bobby, Journalist
- Khwairakpam Bishwamittra as Superintendent of Police
- Nunglen Luwang as Chingkhei
- Bala Tensubam as Moramba's Wife
- Suraj Ngashepam as Thangjam Momo
- Jayvidya Ningthouja as Ingo, Senior Editor of Kanglei Press
- Thongam Thoithoi as Henthoi's mother
- Linthoi Chanu as Wangamba's sister-in-law
- Prinalini Thingom as Henthoi's younger sister
- Prasanta Oinam
Soundtrack
[edit]Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Herojit Naoroibam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Thawaidi Chatkhare. The song is edited by Irom Henba and choreographed by Bishnu Dhanesh.[13]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thawaidi Chatkhare" | Herojit Naoroibam | Tony Aheibam | Arbin Soibam & Pushparani Huidrom | 06:20 |
| Total length: | 6:20 | ||||
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur | Best Editing | Tarun Wang | Won | [14][15][16][17] |
External links
[edit]- "LAANGOI - OFFICIAL TRAILER - 2024". Retrieved 11 February 2025 – via YouTube.
References
[edit]- ^ Bit Irom. "Manipur: Three Assamese films selected for 2nd North East India Film Festival". Northeast Now. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "Selected in-competition films for the 2nd North East India Flim Festival (NEIFF), 2025 announced". pothashang.in. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "Laangoi (2024) - Movie - Reviews, Cast & Release Date in Imphal". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "Laangoi (2024) - Movie - Reviews, Cast & Release Date in Imphal". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ Priyanka Dasgupta. "International film fest breather for violence-scarred Manipur". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2025 Screening Schedule" (PDF). eiiff.org.
- ^ "2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection List" (PDF). eiiff.org.
- ^ Sentinel Digital Desk. "Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur". The Sentinel. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "10 films in competition at 2nd edition of North East India Film Festival in Manipur". Northeast News. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "2nd North East India Film Festival 2025 to Be Held in Imphal from February 12 to 16". Ukhrul Times. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ Phurailatpam Keny Devi. "Manipur: Second NE India film festival celebrating cinematic heritage inaugurated in Imphal". India Today NE. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ "2nd NEIFF 2025 kicks off Cinematic brilliance of NE to be showcased". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ "Thawaidi Chatkhare - Ojit & Bala - Arbin Soibam & Pushparani - Laangoi Movie OST Release". Retrieved 11 February 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Performances". Northeast Today. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ "Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Celebrations". The Sentinel. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ "NEIFF 2025 concludes: Samiran Deka, Bhaskar Jyoti Das win best director awards". Syllad. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ Bit Irom. "Assamese, Manipuri films sweep top honours at 2nd NE India Film Festival". Northeast Now. Retrieved 18 February 2025.