The Flight
Adajya
Synopsis
The film, based on Indira Goswami's Dontal Haatir Uiye Khuwa Haoda, is set in 1940s Assam. Three widows struggle to lead dignified lives despite the extreme restrictions mandated by law and custom. The arrival of a young American scholar, a poisonous snakebite, and the theft of ancestral jewelry combine to bring the situation of the young and beautiful widow Giribala to a painful crisis.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Santwana Bardoloi
- Screenplay & Story
- Indira Goswami, Santwana Bardoloi
- Original Title
- Adajya
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Assamese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Santwana Bardoloi
Indira Goswami, Santwana Bardoloi
Mrinalkanti Das
Sreekar Prasad
Department Leadership Roster
Sreekar Prasad
Editor
Mrinalkanti Das
Director of Photography
Santwana Bardoloi
Writer
Santwana Bardoloi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flight about?
The film, based on Indira Goswami's Dontal Haatir Uiye Khuwa Haoda, is set in 1940s Assam. Three widows struggle to lead dignified lives despite the extreme restrictions mandated by law and custom. The arrival of a young American scholar, a poisonous snakebite, and the theft of ancestral jewelry combine to bring the situation of the young and beautiful widow Giribala to a painful crisis.
Who directed The Flight?
The Flight was directed by Santwana Bardoloi.
Who stars in The Flight?
The principal cast of The Flight includes Tom Alter, Trisha Saikia, Bishnu Kharghoria, Triveni Bora, Bhageerathi Bai Kadam.
When was The Flight released and how long is it?
The Flight was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.