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{{short description|2024 Indian film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Langdai Ama: The Juncture
| image =
| alt =
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Binoranjan Oinam]]
| producer = Reshi Thokchom
| writer = [[Binoranjan Oinam]]
| screenplay =
| story =
| starring = Amarr Mayanglambam<br/>Amarjeet Rajkumar<br/>[[Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi|Leishangthem Tonthoi]]
| music = Jeeten Kumar Naorem
| cinematography = Tarun Wang
| editing = Alam Thani
| studio = Evening Star Films
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|12|7}} (BVFF)
| runtime = 95 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Meitei language|Meiteilon]] ([[Manipuri language|Manipuri]])
}}

'''''Langdai Ama''''' (English: ''The Juncture'') is a 2024 [[Cinema of Manipur|Manipuri film]] written and directed by [[Binoranjan Oinam]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2025/Mar/15/binoranjan-oinams-powerful-storytelling-and-fabulous-performances-set-langdai-ama-apart-when-portraying-the-narrative-of-a-dysfunctional-family|title=Binoranjan Oinam's powerful storytelling and fabulous performances set Langdai Ama apart when portraying the narrative of a dysfunctional family|author=Subhadrika Sen|accessdate=6 April 2025|newspaper=Indulge Express|date=15 March 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2024/12/09/ces12-as-film-festival.html|title=Bodo film 'Bibo Binanao' director Binoranjan Oinam win top honours at Brahmaputra Valley film fest|accessdate=12 December 2024|newspaper=The Week}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/3187569-brahmaputra-valley-film-festival-celebrates-cinematic-excellence|title=Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival Celebrates Cinematic Excellence|accessdate=12 December 2024|website=www.devdiscourse.com}}</ref> The film is produced by Reshi Thokchom under the banner of Evening Star Films and presented by Artina Thoudam.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/assam/assam-9th-brahmaputra-valley-film-festival-concludes.html|title=Assam: 9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival concludes|author=Pallav Bora|accessdate=12 December 2024|newspaper=Northeast Now}}</ref> Amarr Mayanglambam, Amarjeet Rajkumar and [[Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi|Leishangthem Tonthoi]] star as the leads.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://highlandpost.com/garo-film-chanchisoa-wins-award-at-9th-brahmaputra-valley-film-festival/|title=Garo film Chanchisoa wins award at 9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival|accessdate=12 December 2024|website=highlandpost.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nenow.in/top-news/assam-rima-dass-village-rockstars-2-to-screen-at-brahmaputra-valley-film-festival.html|title=Assam: Rima Das's 'Village Rockstars 2' to screen at Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival|accessdate=12 December 2024|newspaper=Northeast Now}}</ref> The film got official selections at the 9th [[Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival]] (BVFF) 2024, [[2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival]] and 17th Habitat Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/national-news/2024/12/09/curtains-close-on-9th-brahmaputra-valley-film-festival/|title=Curtains close on 9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival|accessdate=12 December 2024|newspaper=East Mojo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nktv.in/tigmanshu-dhulias-presence-elevates-a-glorious-celebration-of-storytelling-and-creativity-in-bvff/|title=Tigmanshu Dhulia's Presence Elevates a Glorious Celebration of Storytelling and Creativity in BVFF|accessdate=12 December 2024|website=www.nktv.in|date=7 December 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://brahmaputravalleyfilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BVFF2024_Festival-Schedule_compressed.pdf|title=Festival Schedule - Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival 2024|accessdate=12 December 2024|website=brahmaputravalleyfilmfestival.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uniindia.com/two-manipuri-films-to-be-screened-in-habitat-film-festival/entertainment/news/3465797.html|title=Two Manipuri films to be screened in Habitat film festival|website=www.uniindia.com}}</ref> The movie was screened at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025 on 12 February 2025 under the competition section.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/three-assamese-films-selected-for-screening-at-2nd-north-east-india-film-festival-in-manipur|title=Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur|author=Sentinel Digital Desk|accessdate=11 February 2025|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=February 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nenews.in/manipur/10-films-in-competition-at-2nd-edition-of-north-east-india-film-festival-in-manipur/19425/|title=10 films in competition at 2nd edition of North East India Film Festival in Manipur|accessdate=11 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast News|date=February 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ukhrultimes.com/second-ne-india-film-festival-to-be-held-in-imphal|title=2nd North East India Film Festival 2025 to Be Held in Imphal from February 12 to 16|accessdate=11 February 2025|newspaper=Ukhrul Times|date=16 December 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/manipur-second-ne-india-film-festival-celebrating-cinematic-heritage-inaugurated-in-imphal-1169726-2025-02-12|title=Manipur: Second NE India film festival celebrating cinematic heritage inaugurated in Imphal|author=Phurailatpam Keny Devi|accessdate=13 February 2025|newspaper=India Today NE|date=12 February 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2025/2/13/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Feb-12-The-2nd-North-East-India-Film-Festival-NEIFF-2025-was-opened-at-City.html|title=2nd NEIFF 2025 kicks off Cinematic brilliance of NE to be showcased|accessdate=13 February 2025|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}</ref> The film was certified [[U certificate (India)|"U"]] by [[Central Board of Film Certification|CBFC]] in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 October 2024 |title=Censor Certificate |url=https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwNjA0MTAyMDI0MDAwMTU= |access-date=14 June 2025 |website=Central Board of Film Certification}}</ref>

==Cast==
* Amarr Mayanglambam as Thoiba Rajkumar, Documentary filmmaker
* Amarjeet Rajkumar as Ibochou Rajkumar, Owner of a construction company
* [[Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi|Leishangthem Tonthoi]] as Leima, Folk singer
* Elangbam Indu as Leima's mother
* Jayvidya Ningthouja
* Maibi Oinam Dhani

== Reception ==
''The Signpost News'' praised ''Langdai Ama'' for its cultural sensitivity, and standout performances by [[Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi|Tonthoi Leishangthem]] and Rajkumar Amarjeet, calling it an ambitious regional film with visual poise. However, it criticised lead actor Amarr Mayanglambam's performance as over-expressive and noted that the screenplay and abrupt ending diluted the film's emotional depth.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Angom |first=Rinku |date=23 June 2025 |title=Langdai Ama: A Fragile Portrait of Family, Culture, and Creative Aspiration |url=https://signpostnews.com/langdai-ama-a-fragile-portrait-of-family-culture-and-creative-aspiration/ |access-date=26 June 2025 |work=Signpost News}}</ref>

==Accolades==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Award
!Category
!Winner's name
!Result
!{{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 9th [[Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival]] 2024
| Best Direction
| [[Binoranjan Oinam]]
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bodo-film-bibo-binanao-director-binoranjan-oinam-win-top-honours-at-brahmaputra-valley-film-fest-101733744421165.html|title=Bodo film 'Bibo Binanao', director Binoranjan Oinam win top honours at Brahmaputra Valley film fest|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=9 December 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.Binoranjan_Oinam_received_Best_Director_at_9th_Brahmaputra_Film_Festival_2024|title=Binoranjan Oinam received Best Director at 9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival 2024 - Guwahati, 08th December 2024 :: Manipuri feature Langdai Ama (The Juncture)|access-date=12 December 2024|website=e-pao.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bodo-film-bibo-binanao-director-binoranjan-oinam-win-top-honours-at-brahmaputra-valley-film-fest/articleshow/116141550.cms|title=Bodo film 'Bibo Binanao', director Binoranjan Oinam win top honours at Brahmaputra Valley film fest|newspaper=Times of India|date=9 December 2024 }}</ref>
|-
| [[2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur]]
| Best Screenplay
| Binoranjan Oinam
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/2025/02/17/manipur-2nd-north-east-india-film-festival-concludes-with-awards-and-cultural-performances/|title=Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Performances|access-date=17 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast Today|date=17 February 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/manipur/manipur-2nd-north-east-india-film-festival-concludes-with-awards-and-cultural-celebrations|title=Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Celebrations|access-date=17 February 2025|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=17 February 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.syllad.com/neiff-2025-concludes-samiran-deka-bhaskar-jyoti-das-win-best-director-awards/|title=NEIFF 2025 concludes: Samiran Deka, Bhaskar Jyoti Das win best director awards|accessdate=18 February 2025|newspaper=Syllad|date=17 February 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/assamese-manipuri-films-sweep-top-honours-at-2nd-ne-india-film-festival.html|title=Assamese, Manipuri films sweep top honours at 2nd NE India Film Festival|author=Bit Irom|accessdate=18 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast Now|date=18 February 2025 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"|17th Manipur State Film Awards 2025
| Best Choreographer
| Quintan Mayengbam
| {{won}}
| rowspan="2"|<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 June 2025|title=Debutant directors shine at 17th Manipur state film awards, Dr. Arambam Lokendra honoured|url=https://assamtribune.com/north-east/debutant-directors-shine-at-17th-manipur-state-film-awards-dr-arambam-lokendra-honoured-1582610|access-date=27 June 2025|work=The Assam Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=27 June 2025|title='Laangoi' adjudged best feature film, Dr A Lokendra honoured|url=https://epaper.poknapham.in/editionname/ThePeoplesChronicle/POKNAP_TPC/page/3/article/POKNAP_TPC_20250627_3_10|access-date=27 June 2025|work=The People's Chronicle|pages=3}}</ref>
|-
| Best VFX Supervisor
| Mahendra Ch.
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="3"|12th MANIFA 2025
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male
| Amarr Mayanglambam
| {{nominated}}
| rowspan="3"|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/12th-manifa-2025-held-at-kakching/|title=12th MANIFA 2025 held at Kakching|access-date=21 September 2025|newspaper=Imphal Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=19..220925.sep25|title="Oitharei" bags best feature film at MANIFA 2025|access-date=23 September 2025|via=The Sangai Express|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
|-
| Best Make-Up
| Abujam Ragini Devi
| {{nominated}}
|-
| Best Audiographer
| Punil Hiyang
| {{nominated}}
|}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|33097393}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:2020s Meitei-language films]]
[[Category:2024 films]]
[[Category:2024 drama films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:2024 Indian films]]

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