Etinpham - Manipuri Feature Film Synopsis

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Etinpham - Manipuri Feature Film

Plot:

ETINPHAM is an emotionally charged social drama about sacrifice, dignity, and a son’s journey to redeem his family in a society quick to judge and slow to forgive.

Leipaklei, a woman in her 60s, lives a life of silent suffering. Despite her age, she works hard daily becoming the sole bread earner of her broken family. Her husband Tomchou, consumed by alcoholism, brings nothing but violence and shame into their home. Leipaklei endures the abuse not out of weakness, but out of fierce love for her children.

Malem, her only son, grows up scarred by his father’s cruelty. Now 29, he works relentlessly to protect his family and support his younger sister’s education. His only emotional anchors are Thoiba, a loyal friend who stands by the family in every crisis, and Langlen, his childhood friend and secret love, who comes from a wealthy background. Ashamed of his poverty and past, Malem keeps his feelings buried.

One night, after a bitter confrontation, Tomchou dies due to drunk and drown. Instead of sympathy, Malem faces the worst fate imaginable being accused of murdering his own father. Led by Tomchou’s brother, relatives and villagers turn against Leipaklei and Malem. Malem is arrested and even denied the right to perform his father’s funeral rites, a humiliation that breaks him from within.

With the courage of Langlen and the tireless efforts of Thoiba, the truth surfaces and Malem is released. Though legally free, social stigma clings to him. Determined to rise above disgrace, Malem rebuilds his family, takes up honest work, and gives Leipaklei the rest she never had.

Just as hope returns, Leipaklei is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Malem sacrifices everything to save her, but fate remains cruel. Leipaklei dies peacefully, proud of the man her son has become. This time, Malem lights the funeral pyre with dignity, honoring his mother’s lifelong sacrifice. The film ends with Malem moving forward, scarred yet unbroken, carrying his mother’s legacy of love and resilience.

Film is set to be released in the year 2026 in Imphal.

Etinpham - Manipuri Feature Film

Main Casts:

Lalitabi Longjam as Leipaklei

Suraj Ngaseppam as Malem

Billa Ngathem as Langlen

Seywa Nimai as Leipaklei’s Husband

Ratan Leitanthem as Leipaklei’s brother in law

Benu Ayekpam as Leipaklei’s sister in law

Prasanta Oinam as Thoiba

Tompok Oinam as young Malem

Etinpham - Manipuri Feature Film

Crew:

Editor: Alam Thani

Cinematography: Naresh Takhellambam

Make-up: Gulla Sanjembam

Costume: Bishorjit Ningthoujam

Post- production: Next Image Imphal

Producer: Gulla Sanjembam

Asst Directors: Nilakanta Thokchom, Kanta Moirangthem

Writer & Director: Binoranjan Oinam

Under the banner of Oinam Bros Pictures

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