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KA CHITHI
THE LETTERS
SIMI KHONGTHIANG
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KA CHITHI
THE LETTERS
SIMI KHONGTHIANG
Country
INDIA
language
JAINTIA
2023 year
107 Minutes

SCHEDULE

01.03.2024 / 12:40 PM/ Audi 9 PVR INOX ORION MALL
06.03.2024 / 10:00 AM/ Audi 9 PVR INOX ORION MALL

Synopsis

Darika, a 14-year-old, raised by her grandparents and unmarried maternal uncle, grapples with unanswered questions about her existence. Her quest to discover the whereabouts of her mother and the reasons behind her unique family setup is met with a stifling silence. Despite her grandparents' efforts to provide a fulfilling life, an underlying discontent lingers. Desperate for answers, Darika stumbles upon a trove of letters that could unravel the mysteries shrouding her life. Will these letters bring clarity to her inquiries or plunge her into a deeper abyss of questions? As she confronts the revelations within, Darika stands at the precipice of understanding her identity and the complex tapestry of her familial past.

Producer(s) or Production Company: Fourness Dhar
Screenplay: Simi Khongthiang
Director of Photography: Kamki Diengdoh
Editor: Kamki Diengdoh
Music: Augustine Kurbah, Arshan Joel
Sound: Augustine Kurbah, Arshan Joel
Cast: Petros Rymbai, Asunta Papang, Elizer Bareh, Ekratia Khongtiang

Awards - Winner: NA
Awards - Nominations | Screened | Official Selection: NA

Director's Biography
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SIMI KHONGTHIANG

Simi Khongthiang, born in Nohwet, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, raised in Khliehriat, East Jaintia Hills, is a self-taught filmmaker—an exceptional rarity among women in Meghalaya's film industry. Embarking on her filmmaking journey in 2007, she authored her debut SKOP and transitioned to directing with SKOP IS BACK in 2009. Her third film, DATHEH LUT, earned the Best Film award at the 1st Khasi Film Awards in 2013.