FATHER |BOTANY DOWNS|CINEMA 8|15TH FEBRUARY|3.30PM
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The Sinhala movie Father is a historical drama inspired by true events in Sri Lanka between the 1970s and 1990s, focusing on a young man's quest for justice amid a backdrop of political violence.
The narrative centers on Desmond Gunasekara (Poojana Dandeniya), a religious young man from Gampaha. His life takes a drastic turn after an accidental conflict with Gnane (Jagath Manuwarna), the leader of a powerful local criminal gang. Set during the politically turbulent period of the 1988-89 insurrections, the story explores Desmond's journey as his loved ones fall victim to a cycle of state-sponsored violence and criminal activity, culminating in his pursuit of retribution.
Director: Chaminda Jayasuriya
Producer: Shantha Geethadewa for EMIKA Productions
Cast: Poojana Dandeniya,Jagath Manuwarna,Saumya Liyanage,Dilhani Ekanayake, Bimal Jayakody
Classification: RESTRICTED 16
(Restricted to persons 16 years and over - Violence, Cruelty, offensive language & sexual violence themes.)
The narrative centers on Desmond Gunasekara (Poojana Dandeniya), a religious young man from Gampaha. His life takes a drastic turn after an accidental conflict with Gnane (Jagath Manuwarna), the leader of a powerful local criminal gang. Set during the politically turbulent period of the 1988-89 insurrections, the story explores Desmond's journey as his loved ones fall victim to a cycle of state-sponsored violence and criminal activity, culminating in his pursuit of retribution.
Director: Chaminda Jayasuriya
Producer: Shantha Geethadewa for EMIKA Productions
Cast: Poojana Dandeniya,Jagath Manuwarna,Saumya Liyanage,Dilhani Ekanayake, Bimal Jayakody
Classification: RESTRICTED 16
(Restricted to persons 16 years and over - Violence, Cruelty, offensive language & sexual violence themes.)