India / Nov 22, 2025 / International Film Festival of India
1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Romila, Anand and guide Papa Buka journey through Papua New Guinea's remote villages, documenting WWII veterans' vivid memories of fighting against Japan, facing unexpected challenges along their quest.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jayford Malisa | War Veteran 2 |
| Yacob Oburi | War Cemetery Officer |
| Sukanth Agarwal | Professor Anirudh Chowdhury |
| Ashi Agarwal | Romila's Mother |
| Max Maso | Sogeri Police Commander |
| Joyce Imini | Sogeri Police Officer |
| Sylvester Wemuru | Sogeri Police Officer |
| Bensite Thomas Jr | Forest Ranger 1 |
| Robert Koko | Forest Ranger 2 |
| Sandra Dauma | Wahu |
| Divisha Dahiya | Young Romila |
| Zillah Naku Pa'aka | The Singer |
| Dennis Bagelo | National Library Officer |
| John Bal | Man in the Library |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Papa Buka |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | বাংলা, English, हिन्दी |
| Production countries | Papua New Guinea, India |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Native Arts and Fashion Academy Productions, Neelam Productions, Silicon Media, Akshay Parija Productions |
| Official site | papabuka.com |
| Release date | 19 settembre 2025 |
| Executive producer | Parul Agarwal, Syamlal |
| Production | Cathy Sike, Prakash Bare, Pa. Ranjith, Noelene Taula Wunum, Akshay Kumar Parija, Adhya Prasad, Eldho Selvaraj |
| Writer | Bijukumar Damodaran, Daniel Jonerdhagtt |
| Editing | Davis Manuel, Ramesh Iyer |
| Cinematography | Yedhu Radhakrishnan, Josekutty Thomas, Fyodor Sam Brook |
| Assistant directors | Ramanathan Undiapah, Michelle Baru, Bijukumar Damodaran |
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| Camera operators | Yedhu Radhakrishnan, Josekutty Thomas, Fyodor Sam Brook |
| Additional photography | Yedhu Radhakrishnan, Josekutty Thomas, Fyodor Sam Brook |
| Production design | Dileep Daz |
| Art direction | Dileep Daz |
| Set decoration | Dileep Daz |
| Visual effects | Tiyez Indran |
| Music | Ricky Kej, Jithin Joseph, P Saanu, Ajith Joel Ankush, Premsanker S, Shameer Ahammed, Alen Kuriakose |
| Sound | Ricky Kej, Jithin Joseph, P Saanu, Ajith Joel Ankush, Premsanker S, Shameer Ahammed, Alen Kuriakose |
| Costume design | Aravind K R, Anna Pangi Navara |
| Makeup | Anna Pangi Navara, Aravind K R |
| Hairstyling | Aravind K R, Anna Pangi Navara |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Papua New Guinea / Sep 19, 2025
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