Excel Entertainment along with Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures has achieved another remarkable milestone with ‘Boong’ being selected for The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
‘Boong’ follows Boong, a young boy from the valley of Manipur, who plans to surprise his mother with a gift. In his innocence, he believes that bringing his father back home would be the most special gift. His search for his father leads to an unexpected gift – a new beginning.
Director Lakshmipriya Devi, who has always aspired to tell stories, chose to direct ‘Boong’ only when a story from her own experiences emerged. This narrative organically developed while seeking closure from a difficult part of her childhood in Manipur, which she calls home in the northeastern corner of India. Drawing from her experience as a First Assistant Director on landmark Indian productions such as Luck by Chance, Talaash, PK, and A Suitable Boy, Devi makes her directorial debut with ‘Boong.’
‘Boong’ will have a World Premiere in the Discovery section at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival, taking place September 5-15, 2024.
‘Boong’ is a bittersweet reflection of her memories of Manipur, demonstrating the production house’s dedication to bringing heartfelt and impactful stories to the forefront of global cinema.
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