Nana: A Tale of Us

Nana: A Tale of Us is a 2017 Nagamese-language Drama film directed by Tiakümzük Aier and produced by Aoyimti Youth Ministry. The film stars Zhokhoi Chüzho, Mengu Suokhrie, Watipongla Kichu, Ariensa Longchar and Bokavi Swu.

Nana: A Tale of Us
Directed byTiakümzük Aier
Produced byAoyimti Youth Ministry
Written byLimatula Longkümer
StarringZhokhoi Chüzho
Mengu Suokhrie
Watipongla Kichu
Ariensa Longchar
Bokavi Swu
Music byAkok Imsong
Atsa Lang Roths
Along Longchar
CinematographyMT Akum Aier
Edited byMT Akum Aier
Production
company
Dreamz Unlimited - Nagaland
Rain Drops Entertainment
Release date
  • 18 July 2017 (2017-07-18)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageNagamese
(with English subtitles)
Budget₹ 2.5 million (25 lakhs)

With a production budget of ₹2.5 million or 25 lakhs, it was the most expensive Naga film to be produced at the time of its release.[1] Upon its release on 18 July 2017, Nana: A Tale of Us achieved critical and commercial success in the state.[2]

Plot

A film about politics, family and friendship.

Cast
  • Zhokhoi Chüzho as Malay
  • Mengu Suokhrie as Ano
  • Watipongla Kichu as Nana
  • Imkong Longchar as Ato
  • Ariensa Longchar as Thiru
  • Bokavi Swu as Dr. Ramok
  • Imnasenla Aier as Miss Grace
  • Chubatemjen as Mr. Thensa
  • Alfrit Chishi as Mad Man

Production

Filming

The film took 11 months to complete. It took 15 days to shoot. The whole crew stayed at Impur Mission Centre and the major portion was shot at Süngratsü village. The rest was shot at Mopungchuket village and Mokokchung.[3]

Soundtrack

The background score is composed by Akok Imsong, Atsa Lang Roths and Along Longchar.

The song titled ‘Something New’ performed by Jonathan Yhome is the theme song of the film.[4]

Release

The trailer of the film was released on 9 April 2017.[5] The film was released on 18 July 2017.[6]

Critical response

Film Critic Dr. Piyush said that the film is one of the Finest Films to come out of India this year.[7]

References
  1. "Team NANA - Up-Close and Personal - Dreamz Unlimited". YouTube. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  2. "Caught in the chaos". The Statesman. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  3. "A short write up on Dreamz unlimited and when it was incepted?". www.thenortheastwindow.com. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  4. "On Following Your Dreams And Becoming a Full-Time Musician : Jonathan Yhome". Roots & Leisure. 8 November 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  5. "Nana: A Tale Of Us Trailer Released".
  6. "Naga film 'Nana: A Tale Of Us' released". Archived from the original on 20 July 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  7. "Nagaland's Little Film Of Big Hope". Orissa Post. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
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