''Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang'' (

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: ''Turning Poet In Dry Season'') is a 2015

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directed by Bishwamittra and produced by S. Minakumari. The film features

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, Leishangthem Rahul, Sonia Hijam and

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in the lead roles. The story of the film was written by Dr. M. Priyobrata and screenplay by Bishwamittra. ''Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang'' was released at MSFDS (Manipur State Film Development Society), Imphal, on 15 November 2015. The film was screened in various theatres of

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in March 2016. ''Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang'' is based on Dr. M. Priyobrata's famous radio drama of the same title. It won Akashvani National Award. It is Prithi Theatre's first production. In spite of its good content, the film could not attract large number of audiences in theatres since it was screened just after the stoppage of screening films in theatres and other film-related activities, which was relaxed in March 2016.

Synopsis

The film tells the story of a poet ''Khoimu'', who never cares about anything else, but sees only poetry. It also shows how this affects his family and life.

Cast

as Shougrakpam Khoimu * Leishangthem Rahul as Thabal * Sonia Hijam as Thambal *

as Tharo * Surjit Saikhom as Koklei * Jasmin Elangbam as Memcha * Hijam Shyamdhani as Gulap, Thambal's Father * R.K. Hemabati as Thambal's Mother * Khelen Singh * Sarat Salam * Yumnam Surchandra * Meidingu Tonjao * Biswamitra Sharma * W. Modhuchandra * Khistina (Child Artiste)

Soundtrack

O. Geet composed the soundtrack for the film and Bishwamittra and Dr. M. Priyobrata wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled ''Khwangjenba Khoiraba'' and ''Kum Kang Kum Gi Kabi''.

References

{{Reflist 2010s Meitei-language films 2015 films