Karken
| Karken | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Nending Loder |
| Written by | Nending Loder |
| Produced by | National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) Prithul Kumar |
| Starring | Nending Loder |
| Cinematography | Nyago Ete |
| Edited by | Lodam Gongo |
| Music by | Kekho Thiamkho Sound design: Satish Chandra Tiriya |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | NFDC |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Galo |
Karken is a 2024 Indian Galo drama film written and directed by Nending Loder.[1] The film is produced by National Film Development Corporation of India and Prithul Kumar.[2] The film got official selections at the 55th International Film Festival of India and 23rd Pune International Film Festival 2025.[3][4][5] It was premiered at the 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival under the North East Currents section on 7 February 2025.[6][7]
Plot
Karken, a rural medical officer in Arunachal Pradesh, had long abandoned his dream of acting. But one morning, he decides to audition, breaking a promise to his fiancée, Mongam, risking their relationship. Urged by a friend to keep it secret, Karken refuses to lie. His dogmatic father refuses his career choice, pressuring Karken to talk to Mongam. When he does, she responds with silence, hurt by his actions. Meanwhile, higher officials discovered Karken's absence before an important inspection and terminated him.
Despite losing his job, Karken heroically navigates two critical medical cases with minimal support and poor network, successfully delivering a breech baby. Mongam calls to end their relationship, and Karken is crushed. He then attempts to help his transgender brother, Karpi, gain acceptance from their father, but this pushes Karpi to despair. Karken's cousin intervenes, defusing the crisis. The next morning, with renewed purpose, Karken heads to his audition, for a transgender role.
Cast
- Nending Loder as Karken
- Jirken Bogo
- Duyir Ete
- Peter Tato
- Nabam Pipi
- Teetee
- Taba Sam
- Yumpe Taba
References
- ^ "Karken, a story of redemption, screened at the festival". O Heraldo. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Karken premiers at IFFI". The Arunachal Times. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "55th International Film Festival of India: Cinema Without Borders". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ Bhuvanesh Chandar. "Curtain goes up on 55th International Film Festival of India with a star-studded inaugural". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ Alister Augustine. "23rd Pune International Film Festival begins with a grand opening". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection List" (PDF). eiiff.org.
- ^ "2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2025 Screening Schedule" (PDF). eiiff.org.