The Indian region of Manipur may be plagued by ethnic conflicts, but that won't stop the tenacious titular hero of Lakshmipriya Devi's earnest directorial debut. When he hears rumours that his father – who works far away in a border town near Myanmar – has died, Boong decides to give his mother a surprise gift: His father's return. Soon, Boong and his best friend are venturing across the volatile region, relying on their unshakeable friendship to carry them through. Wholesome and moving, this deceptively simple children's adventure feels like the perfect remedy for the cynical world we live in now.