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Kaboklei (2009)

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Country
India

How it feels

This is a romance drama based on a play. It follows a woman who is the titular character. The story involves her relationships and the cultural setting of Manipur.

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What happens

Kaboklei (English: Cape jasmine flower) is a 2009 Manipuri film directed by Pilu Heigrujam and produced by Bandana Maisnam. It stars Manda Leima as the titular protagonist with Hamom Sadananda and Huirem Seema in the lead roles. The screenplay by Narendra Ningomba is based on Khaidem Pramodini's play Kabok Oikhrabi Kaboklei. The film was released at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal on 9 January 2009. Kaboklei was part of the official selection at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 organised by Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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