Leipaklei
Nov 19, 2012 · 1h 15m
Director
Aribam Syam SharmaOverview
The film Leipaklei tells the story of Leipaklei, a woman named after a Manipuri flower. Like the flower whose habitat is the hard ground, she is surrounded by hard trials and ironies of fate: separation from the one who loved and is still loved by her, abandonment by her husband, the trials of being a single parent, the violence of the gaze of men who sees her as fair game. Not unlike the flower Leipaklei, which hibernates beneath parched grounds - dreaming for a spring past, the protagonist dreams of the return of her beloved. He returns.
Cast of Leipaklei
Crew of Leipaklei
About Leipaklei
What is Leipaklei about?
The film Leipaklei tells the story of Leipaklei, a woman named after a Manipuri flower. Like the flower whose habitat is the hard ground, she is surrounded by hard trials and ironies of fate: separation from the one who loved and is still loved by her, abandonment by her husband, the trials of being a single parent, the violence of the gaze of men who sees her as fair game. Not unlike the flower…
When was Leipaklei released?
Leipaklei was released on November 19, 2012.
How long is Leipaklei?
Leipaklei runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
Who directed Leipaklei?
Leipaklei was directed by Aribam Syam Sharma.
Who is in the cast of Leipaklei?
The cast of Leipaklei includes Tonthoi Leishangthem (Leipaklei), Olen Lairenjam (Ibotomba), Gurumayum Kalpana (Tamurei), Thingom Pritam (Thoiba) and Gurumayum Priyogopal (Khura).