Eewai
Eewai is a 2022 Manipuri short film directed by Khwairakpam Bishwamittra. It is produced by Samir Thingbaijam under the banner of Nongdol Mamikol. The film stars Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead role. It was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society, Imphal on 26 June 2022. The film got official selections at the 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022, Druk International Film Festival 2022, Festivus Film Fest -Canada 2022, Dadashaheb Phalke International Film Festival- India 2023 and Gangtok International Film Festival 2022.
Eewai was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival 2022 in Short and Documentary Panorama section. The film was certified by Central Board of Film Certification in 2022.
Synopsis
The film tells the agony of a mom whose little child dies premature. Within the Meitei community of Manipur, a baby who dies earlier than he attains the age of three years is taken into account a nasty omen to the household and all customary post-mortal ceremonies are deprived. However, for a mom, her child shall all the time be her little one without contemplating the age.Cast
- Leishangthem Tonthoi as Henba's mother
- Henary Sarangthem as Henba's father
- Kshetrimayum Rashi as Henba's grandmother
- Suniti
- Khoibam Homeshwori
- Chandrakala
- Nandini
- Naobi
- Baby Kelvish Salam as Henba
- Gurumayum Ananta Sharma as Doctor
- Nganthoi
Accolades
The film won several awards in different categories at several international film festivals held in India and abroad.| Award | Category | Winner's Name | |
| 11th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival 2022 | Honorable Jury Mention | ||
| International Cultural Artifact Film Festival 2022 | Semi Finalist | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | |
| 1st Northeast India International Film Festival 2022 | Best Experimental Film | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | |
| Goa International Film Competition 2022 | Best Actress | Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi | |
| Chennai Short Film Festival 2022 | Semi-Finalist | Samir Thingbaijam | |
| Global Independent Film Festival of India 2022 | 1st Best Actor - Female | Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi | |
| Global Independent Film Festival of India 2022 | 3rd Best Director | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | |
| 3rd Jammu Film Festival 2023 | Best Actress | Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi | |
| NIRI 9-2nd International Film Festival 2023 | Best Actress | Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi | |
| 17th Ayodhya Film Festival 2023 | Best Story | Rebika Okram | |
| 16th International Film Festivals 2023, Jaipur | 3rd Best Short Fiction Film | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | |
| 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023 | Best Short Film | Samir Thingbaijam Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | |
| 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023 | Best Director | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | |
| 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023 | Best Music Director | Michael Ngangom |
Official Selection in Film Festivals
- Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022
- North East India International Film Festival 2022
- International Kolkata Short Film Festival 2022
- SVCAPlex 1st International Short Film Festival 2022
- Pune Shorts International Film Festival 2022
- NEXGN International Short Film Festival 2022
- International Cultural Artifact Film Festival 2022
- Druk International Film Festival 2022
- Gangtok International Film Festival 2022
- 11th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival 2022
- Global Independent Film Festival of India 2022
- 11th Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival 2022
- Jaisalmer International Film Festival 2022
- Kollywood International Film Festival 2022
- Festivus Film Fest, Canada 2022
- 28th Kolkata International Film Festival 2022 Short and Documentary Panorama
- Kalakari Film Awards - Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 2023
- Patliputra International Film Festival 2023
- Chennai National Short Film Festival 2023
- 3rd Jammu Film Festival 2023
- NIRI 9-2nd International Film Festival 2023
- Global Bengaluru International Film Festival 2023
- 4th Jharkhand National Film Festival 2023
- 9th International Film Festival of Shimla 2023
- 3rd Kerala Short Film Festival 2023
- 11th Darbhanga International Film Festival 2023
- Maharashtra International Film Festival 2023
- New Jersey Indian International Film Festival 2023
- Himachal Short Film Festival 2023
- Vindhya International Film Festival 2024, Madhya Pradesh