Leipaklei
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aribam Syam Sharma
- Screenplay & Story
- Arambam Samarendra
- Original Score
- Aribam Syam Sharma
- Original Title
- Leipaklei
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aribam Syam Sharma
Arambam Samarendra
Aribam Syam Sharma
O. Gautam
Aribam Syam Sharma
Department Leadership Roster
Aribam Syam Sharma
Director
Aribam Syam Sharma
Producer
Arambam Samarendra
Writer
O. Gautam
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leipaklei
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 Leipaklei, which hibernates beneath parched grounds - dreaming for a spring past, the protagonist dreams of the return of her beloved. He returns.
Who directed Leipaklei?
Leipaklei was directed by Aribam Syam Sharma.
Who stars in Leipaklei?
The principal cast of Leipaklei includes Tonthoi Leishangthem, Olen Lairenjam, Gurumayum Kalpana, Thingom Pritam, Gurumayum Priyogopal.
When was Leipaklei released and how long is it?
Leipaklei was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Leipaklei?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leipaklei was composed by Aribam Syam Sharma.