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Kaankhowa

Kaankhowa

30m•Drama

The torn school uniform of a 11- year old boy leads to him and his mother standing against their whole village

The torn school uniform of a 11- year old boy leads to him and his mother standing against their whole village.The story centers around a young boy living in a village in Lower Assam. The narrative is deeply intertwined with the Assamese folklore of the "Kaankhowa," a mythical creature used by parents to scare children into being quiet or going to sleep.Beyond the folklore, the film subtly touches upon the hardships of the family and the harsh realities of rural life.

StatusReleased
Runtime30m
LanguageAS
Release Date—

Actors

Hira Das

Akashdeep Gogoi

Sumanta Dutta

Rachit Passi

Hengul Medhi

Sujit Borah

Naren Das

Puspalata Roy

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