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Overview
Against the backdrop of Partition, independent India’s first hockey team defeats England, their erstwhile coloniser, to win the Gold at the 1948 London Olympics. Six decades later, when Nandy Singh, a member of this iconic team suffers a stroke, his tenacious struggle to recover, inspires his daughter to retrace his journey. Using archival footage and interviews with teammates, she reveals lives shaped by the Gold, and by Partition that made them refugees. Revealed also is a friend in Pakistan never spoken of before. Her journey in search of him morphs into a quest for the lost ‘watan’ (homeland).
A closer look
Longing (2022) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Documentary. Directed by Bani Singh. The cast includes Grahnandan Singh, Bani Singh, Shahzada Shahrukh, Keshav Dutt. Runtime: 90 minutes.
Cast & crew
Longing FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Longing?
Longing is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Longing?
Our source metadata lists 15 January 2022. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Longing?
The listed director is Bani Singh.
Who is in the cast of Longing?
The available cast credits include Grahnandan Singh, Bani Singh, Shahzada Shahrukh, Keshav Dutt. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Longing?
The recorded runtime is 90 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Longing?
The source lists these genres: Documentary.
What is the original title of Longing?
The original title in our source data is ਤਾਂਘ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Longing about?
Against the backdrop of Partition, independent India’s first hockey team defeats England, their erstwhile coloniser, to win the Gold at the 1948 London Olympics. Six decades later, when Nandy Singh, a member of this iconic team suffers a stroke, his tenacious struggle to recover, inspires his daughter to retrace his journey. Using archival footage and interviews with teammates, she reveals lives shaped by the Gold, and by Partition that made them refugees. Revealed also is a friend in Pakistan never spoken of before. Her journey in search of him morphs into a quest for the lost ‘watan’ (homeland).
Is a trailer available for Longing?
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