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Language
  
Assamese

Director
  
Jahnu Barua

Country
  
India

Xagoroloi Bohudoor movie poster

Release date
  
1995

Xagoroloi Bohudoor (Assamese: সাগৰলৈ বহুদূৰ, English: It's a Long Way to the Sea) is an Assamese language drama film directed by Jahnu Barua. The film was released in 1995.

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Xagoroloi Bohudoor movie scenes Hkhagoroloi Bohu Door Assamese Dir Barua A debate on development couched in a grandpa grandson story set in rural Assam

Plot summary

The story revolves around a boatman who earns his living by sailing boat in the nearby ghats. Problem arises when the government decides to construct a bridge on it which will deprive his earnings. His son who lives in city wants his father only to take care of their property.

Cast

  • Bishnu Kharghoria as Powal, the old man
  • Arun Nath as Homanta, Powal’s son
  • Kashmiri Saikia Baruah as Runumi
  • Miren as Land agent
  • Shusanta Barooah as Kkhuman, the boy
  • Baruah as daughter-in-law
  • Jatin Bora

    • Awards

  • National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese (1995)
  • National Film Award for Best Direction for Jahnu Barua
  • GETZ Prize( 31st Chicago International Film Festival )
  • Pri Do Public Award (Best Film: Nantes Film festival, France)

    • References

    Xagoroloi Bohudoor Wikipedia
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