Lembi Leima (2022)

Surjabala, an NMEO(National Mission on Edible Oil-Palm Oil) consultant, arrives in the remote village of north-east, India to conduct soil testing and submit a report about the feasibility of palm trees cultivation in the area. As a native of the state , Surjabala has an indescribable attachment to Manipur. Her arrival is highly anticipated by Nando, her caretaker and Taibungo, a local with a strong political influence. Naive Nando immediately becomes a fan of Surjabala's persona and way of thinking. Her honesty and progressive mind inspires Nando. This does not sit well with Taibungo, who is restless with Surjabala's eye-opening conversations with the villagers and young boys like Nando, upon whom his plans thrive. Taibungo is eagerly waiting for the report Surjabala is going to prepare, as it will decide the future of palm plantation in the given area and consequently, his business. Over the course of time, conspiracy theories starts evolving, bad omens and fear spreads all around giving rise to prejudice in villagers against Surjabala's occupation in the village. As fear overcomes common sense, the villagers decide to take matters in their own hands against her leading to an unexpected revelation.