Oneness (movie)

Oneness
Oneness
	Oneness - First Official Poster
Directed by	Priyakanta Laishram
Written by	Priyakanta Laishram
Produced by	Roushil Singla; Priyakanta Laishram;
Starring	Maya Choudhury; Priyakanta Laishram; Sachinker Sagolsem; Suraj Ngashepam;
Production; company	Priyakanta Productions
Country	India
Language	Meitei

Oneness is 2024 Manipuri movie directed by Priyakanta Laishram.^[1] It is the first gay-themed movie of Manipur.^[2] It is based on a tragic true story of a Manipuri gay youth.^[3] It stars Priyakanta Laishram, Maya Choudhury, Suraj Ngashepam and Sachinker Sagolsem in the lead roles.^[4]

The first official poster of the movie was launched on 28 February 2022.^[5] The trailer of the movie was launched on 18 April 2022.^[6]

Cast


Actor	Character
Maya Choudhury	Anna Martin
Priyakanta Laishram	Ivan Martin
Sachinker Sagolsem	Daniel Martin
Suraj Ngashepam	Pamheiba Hijam
Harendra Laishram	Peter Martin
Ramva Leishangthem	Mersia Martin
Rojesh Saikhom	Pastor John
Yaiphabi Toijam	Mary D' Souza
Taton (Gogo) Sagolsem	Inspector Ton
Naorem Naoba Mei	Police Constable
Wangkhem Supriya	Pamheiba's Mother

Plot

In 2013, Ivan Martin, an 18-year-old boy, was murdered by his brother because of his sexuality. The case, believed to be one of the rare cases in Northeast India has inspired the movie. ^[7]

References

↑ "Priyakanta's 'Oneness' steals spotlight at Pride Film Fest". The Sangai Express. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
↑ Roy, Esha (25 April 2022). "A Manipur film tackles sexual identity for first time". The Indian Express. pp. 1–3. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
↑ Desk, Queerty (15 May 2022). "Forbidden love and a gay honor killing are explored in this heartbreaking new film". Queerty. Retrieved 24 November 2022. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
↑ NE, India Today (10 December 2021). "Priyakanta Laishram "ONENESS" is all set to reveal the invisible crime of Gay Honor Killing (Manipur's first Gay themed movie)". India Today NE. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
↑ Atom, Sangita (2 March 2022). "Official poster of Manipur's first gay themed movie "Oneness" launched". E-PAO. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
↑ Y, H (19 April 2022). "Official Trailer Of First Manipuri Gay Themed Film 'Oneness' Launched". HY News.
↑ Mukherjee, Shreya (11 May 2022). "'Oneness' director explains why we need more LGBTQ+ films". News Bytes. Retrieved 25 November 2022.

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[1] "Priyakanta's 'Oneness' steals spotlight at Pride Film Fest". The Sangai Express. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.

[2] Roy, Esha (25 April 2022). "A Manipur film tackles sexual identity for first time". The Indian Express. pp. 1–3. Retrieved 24 November 2022.

[3] Desk, Queerty (15 May 2022). "Forbidden love and a gay honor killing are explored in this heartbreaking new film". Queerty. Retrieved 24 November 2022. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)

[4] NE, India Today (10 December 2021). "Priyakanta Laishram "ONENESS" is all set to reveal the invisible crime of Gay Honor Killing (Manipur's first Gay themed movie)". India Today NE. Retrieved 24 November 2022.

[5] Atom, Sangita (2 March 2022). "Official poster of Manipur's first gay themed movie "Oneness" launched". E-PAO. Retrieved 24 November 2022.

[6] Y, H (19 April 2022). "Official Trailer Of First Manipuri Gay Themed Film 'Oneness' Launched". HY News.

[7] Mukherjee, Shreya (11 May 2022). "'Oneness' director explains why we need more LGBTQ+ films". News Bytes. Retrieved 25 November 2022.

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