[2] Thoithoiba (Priyakanta Laishram), a shy and introverted college student, faces daily ridicule for his anti-social behaviors.

Thoithoiba cries uncontrollably, accusing each member of his family of being responsible for his life of horror, fury, shame, and guilt, and criticizing toxic masculinity and unfavorable norms that led to his abuse.

In an interview with Scroll.in, Priyakanta Laishram stated that while attending senior secondary school in Chandigarh, he was sexually assaulted by two men.

[5] In 2018, when the film was announced, Laishram received backlash from a group of people who didn't understand the problem of male rape.

[4] Talking about the film, Laishram said, "It is hard for the male survivors to tell someone that they have experienced sexual abuse because of the stereotypes about masculinity.

Sangita Atom of The Sangai Express wrote, "The Foul Truth - Amakpa Achumba, is a very sad and jarring film about some of the most atrocious behavior of humankind.

[7] Northeast Now wrote, "The film delves deeply into the patriarchy that predominantly exists in our society and how the culture of victim blaming and shaming has resulted in numerous unintended consequences.