Longing
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Longing is a documentary film. directed by Bani Singh.
Starring Grahnandan Singh, Bani Singh, and Shahzada Shahrukh
Synopsis
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).
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 2022
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Sin...
Who directed Longing?
Longing was directed by Bani Singh.
How long is Longing?
Longing has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Longing released?
Longing was released on January 15, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Longing?
The main cast of Longing includes Grahnandan Singh, Bani Singh, Shahzada Shahrukh, Keshav Dutt.