The Chosen One
ꯏꯁꯥꯅꯧ
Synopsis
This Manipuri drama opens as a happy young couple are preparing for an ear-piercing ceremony for their first child, a daughter. This is an important custom in their region of India, signifying the beginning of a responsible stage in life. Things go awry when the wife begins talking to flowers, singing odd songs, and having fits. In fact, the fits get so violent that she has to be physically restrained and tied down to prevent her from hurting herself. It eventually emerges that she has been chosen by a spirit which is special to a particular religious cult, the Meibis. Things proceed swiftly with her new, unsought, allegiance as she makes contact with the cult and its leader and prepares to leave her heartsick husband and child behind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jio MAMI Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aribam Syam Sharma
- Screenplay & Story
- M. K. Binodini Devi
- Original Score
- Aribam Syam Sharma
- Original Title
- ꯏꯁꯥꯅꯧ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Aribam Syam Sharma Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aribam Syam Sharma
M. K. Binodini Devi
Aribam Syam Sharma
Girish Padhiar
Ujjal Nandi
Aribam Syam Sharma
Department Leadership Roster
Aribam Syam Sharma
Director
Aribam Syam Sharma
Producer
M. K. Binodini Devi
Screenplay
Ujjal Nandi
Editor
Girish Padhiar
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chosen One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chosen One about?
This Manipuri drama opens as a happy young couple are preparing for an ear-piercing ceremony for their first child, a daughter. This is an important custom in their region of India, signifying the beginning of a responsible stage in life. Things go awry when the wife begins talking to flowers, singing odd songs, and having fits. In fact, the fits get so violent that she has to be physically restrained and tied down to prevent her from hurting herself. It eventually emerges that she has been chosen by a spirit which is special to a particular religious cult, the Meibis. Things proceed swiftly with her new, unsought, allegiance as she makes contact with the cult and its leader and prepares to leave her heartsick husband and child behind.
Who directed The Chosen One?
The Chosen One was directed by Aribam Syam Sharma.
Who stars in The Chosen One?
The principal cast of The Chosen One includes Anoubam Kiranmala, Kangabam Tomba, Baby Molly, Manbi, Dhiren.
When was The Chosen One released and how long is it?
The Chosen One was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chosen One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chosen One was composed by Aribam Syam Sharma.