Eewai (English: The Ripple) is a 2022 non-feature Indian Meitei language 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 (MSFDS), Imphal on 26 June 2022. The film got official selections at the 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022, Druk International Film Festival 2022 (Bhutan), Festivus Film Fest Canada 2022, Dadashaheb Phalke International Film Festival India 2023 and Gangtok International Film Festival 2022. It was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in 'Short and Documentary Panorama section' on 19th and 21st December 2022 at Nandan-III and Sichir Mancha, Kolkata. The film was certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2022.Tonthoi won the Best Actor (Female) for her film Eewai at the Global Independent Film Festival of India, 2022 held on 30th November, 2022 at Rabindra Okakura Bhawan, Salt Lake, Kolkata, India and at Goa International Film Competition-GIFC and Best Actor (Female) NexGn Fest as the Finalist and Best Director Finalist Khwairakpam Bishwamittra at the NexGn Fest.
Synopsis
The film tells the agony of a mom whose little child dies premature. Within the Meitei group 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
Henry 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.
Participation in Film Festivals
Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022
North East India International Film Festival 2022
International Kolkata Short Film Festival 2022
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2022
SVCAPlex 1st International Short Film Festival 2022
Pune Shorts International Film Festival 2022
NEXGN International Short 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 (KIFF) 2022 Short and Documentary Panorama 3rd Jammu Film Festival 2023 NIRI 9-2nd International Film Festival 2023