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Assamese CINEMA · 1997

The Flight

Adajya

1997-07-1893 min
Drama

Audience rating

10.0/10

Source: TMDB1 votes

THE STORY

Overview

The film, based on Indira Goswami's Dontal Haatir Uiye Khuwa Haoda, is set in 1940s Assam. Three widows struggle to lead dignified lives despite the extreme restrictions mandated by law and custom. The arrival of a young American scholar, a poisonous snakebite, and the theft of ancestral jewelry combine to bring the situation of the young and beautiful widow Giribala to a painful crisis.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

The Flight (1997) is a Assamese-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Santwana Bardoloi. The cast includes Tom Alter, Trisha Saikia, Bishnu Kharghoria, Triveni Bora. Runtime: 93 minutes.

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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of The Flight?

The Flight is listed as a Assamese-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for The Flight?

Our source metadata lists 18 July 1997. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed The Flight?

The listed director is Santwana Bardoloi.

Who is in the cast of The Flight?

The available cast credits include Tom Alter, Trisha Saikia, Bishnu Kharghoria, Triveni Bora, Bhageerathi Bai Kadam. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is The Flight?

The recorded runtime is 93 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is The Flight?

The source lists these genres: Drama.

What is the original title of The Flight?

The original title in our source data is Adajya. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.

What is The Flight about?

The film, based on Indira Goswami's Dontal Haatir Uiye Khuwa Haoda, is set in 1940s Assam. Three widows struggle to lead dignified lives despite the extreme restrictions mandated by law and custom. The arrival of a young American scholar, a poisonous snakebite, and the theft of ancestral jewelry combine to bring the situation of the young and beautiful widow Giribala to a painful crisis.