The Foul Truth (2019)
28m
Running Time
June 2, 2019Release Date
Plot.
THE FOUL TRUTH charts the story of a young teenager - Thoithoiba (played by Priyakanta Laishram), who is a survivor of male sexual assault. The story revolves around the social stigma and discrimination attached to male sexual assault/male rape.
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Cast & Crew.
Rojesh Saikhom
Thoithoiba's Uncle
Priyakanta Laishram
Thoithoiba
Harry Tourangbam
Younger Thoithoiba
Rojesh Saikhomba
Thoithoiba's Uncle
Harendra Laishram
Thoithoiba's Father
Sophia Sapam
Thoithoiba's Mother
WhiteSand Music
Composer
Caroline Laishram
Costume Designer
Satish Moirangcha
Cinematographer
Details.
Wiki.
The Foul Truth (Manipuri: Amakpa Achumba) is a 2019 Manipuri film written, produced and directed by Priyakanta Laishram under the production banner, Priyakanta Productions. It is the first film from Northeast India to tackle the issue of male rape. The film tells the story of a boy named Thoithoiba, who is a survivor of child sexual abuse and male rape. The film stars Priyakanta Laishram, Harry Tourangbam and Rojesh Saikhom. The film was released on 2 June 2019. The film was screened at 33 international film festivals and won several awards, including Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Film on Other Social Issues, and Best Screenplay awards.