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In a remote village on the Indo-Myanmar border, where guerrilla warfare by the Naga minority against the Indian army is rife, people have been waiting for electricity for decades. As news floats in that it might finally arrive, people are wary as they have been let down too often in the past. A woman dreams of a better future for her family, by buying a fridge. A century-old man, a former guerrilla man, wonders if he will live to see the electric bulb glow.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian This is a sweet, gentle film with some lovely moments, chiefly the community’s choir, which sings beautifully. Rated: 3/5 May 14, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis In a remote village on the Indo-Myanmar border, where guerrilla warfare by the Naga minority against the Indian army is rife, people have been waiting for electricity for decades. As news floats in that it might finally arrive, people are wary as they have been let down too often in the past. A woman dreams of a better future for her family, by buying a fridge. A century-old man, a former guerrilla man, wonders if he will live to see the electric bulb glow.
Director
Anupama Srinivasan, Anirban Dutta
Screenwriter
Anupama Srinivasan, Anirban Dutta
Production Co
Metamorphosis Film Junction
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m