Nana: A Tale of Us
| Nana - A Tale of Us | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tiakümzük Aier |
| Written by | Limatula Longkümer |
| Produced by | Aoyimti Youth Ministry |
| Starring | Zhokhoi Chüzho Mengu Suokhrie Watipongla Kichu Ariensa Longchar Bokavi Swu |
| Cinematography | MT Akum Aier |
| Edited by | MT Akum Aier |
| Music by | Akok Imsong Atsa Lang Roths Along Longchar |
Production companies | Dreamz Unlimited - Nagaland Rain Drops Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Nagamese (with English subtitles) |
| Budget | ₹ 2.5 million (25 lakhs) |
Nana - A Tale of Us is a 2017 Nagamese-language Drama film directed by Tiakümzük Aier and produced by Aoyimti Youth Ministry. The film stars Zhokhoi Chüzho, Mengu Suokhrie, Watipongla Kichu, Ariensa Longchar and Bokavi Swu.
With a production budget of ₹2.5 million or 25 lakhs, it was the most expensive Naga film to be produced at the time of its release.
Upon its release on 18 July 2017, Nana - A Tale of Us achieved critical and commercial success in the state.
Plot
A film about politics, family and friendship.
Cast
- Zhokhoi Chüzho as Malay
- Mengu Suokhrie as Ano
- Watipongla Kichu as Nana
- Imkong Longchar as Ato
- Ariensa Longchar as Thiru
- Bokavi Swu as Dr. Ramok
- Imnasenla Aier as Miss Grace
- Chubatemjen as Mr. Thensa
- Alfrit Chishi as Mad Man
Production
Filming
The film took 11 months to complete. It took 15 days to shoot. The whole crew stayed at Impur Mission Centre and the major portion was shot at Süngratsü village. The rest was shot at Mopungchuket village and Mokokchung. [1]
Soundtrack
The background score is composed by Akok Imsong, Atsa Lang Roths and Along Longchar.
The song titled ‘Something New’ performed by Jonathan Yhome is the theme song of the film.[2]
Release
The trailer of the film was released on 9 April 2017.[3] The film was released on 18 July 2017.[4]
Critical response
Film Critic Dr. Piyush said that the film is one of the Finest Films to come out of India this year.[5]
References
- ^ "A short write up on Dreamz unlimited and when it was incepted?". www.thenortheastwindow.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "On Following Your Dreams And Becoming a Full-Time Musician : Jonathan Yhome". Roots & Leisure. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Nana-A Tale Of Us Trailer Released".
- ^ "Naga film 'Nana - A Tale Of Us' released". Archived from the original on 20 July 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ^ "Nagaland's Little Film Of Big Hope".