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Samanala Thatu

  • 2006
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Samanala Thatu (2006)
Drama

A street kid is faced with the decision of whether to continue with his family's street performing profession, as his father becomes increasingly invalid and his family, helpless.A street kid is faced with the decision of whether to continue with his family's street performing profession, as his father becomes increasingly invalid and his family, helpless.A street kid is faced with the decision of whether to continue with his family's street performing profession, as his father becomes increasingly invalid and his family, helpless.

  • Director
    • Somaratne Dissanayake
  • Writer
    • Somaratne Dissanayake
  • Stars
    • Ajit Adhikari
    • Somasiri Alakolange
    • Dulanjali Ariyathillake
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    94
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Somaratne Dissanayake
    • Writer
      • Somaratne Dissanayake
    • Stars
      • Ajit Adhikari
      • Somasiri Alakolange
      • Dulanjali Ariyathillake
    • 1User review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ajit Adhikari
    • Policeman
    Somasiri Alakolange
    Dulanjali Ariyathillake
    • Sister
    Renuka Balasooriya
    • Child House Officer
    Sandun Bandara
    Jagath Beneragama
    Sarath Chandrasiri
    • Toy Shop Employer
    Dayadewa Edirisinghe
    • Policeman
    Gamini Hettiarachchi
    • Baloon Seller
    Hemantha Iriyagama
    • Policeman
    Lalith Janakantha
    Nimal Jayasinghe
    • Judge
    Anton Jude
    • Lottery Seller
    Chandra Kaluarachchi
    • Street Women
    Giriraj Kaushalya
    • Bicycle Shop Manager
    Sarath Kothalawala
    • Broker
    Ajith Lokuge
    Dasun Madushanka
    • Sira
    • Director
      • Somaratne Dissanayake
    • Writer
      • Somaratne Dissanayake
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    10sanosuke75018

    A realistic and moving portrayal of life in the streets of Sri Lanka

    The one's of you who may judge my note too generous should first take some time to watch this movie first.

    I'm a man and don't really get too emotional on movies but this, has made my heart fill with sorrow and despair more than once.

    Without spoiling I would say the film portrays the daily routine and struggle of a family living in the streets, earning barely enough to feed themselves by busking.

    They have to face and tackle issues and dreams and the plot is not at all romanced and pretty realistic. However reality is sometimes cruel.

    I was Absolutely amazed by the actors performances especially the kids.

    I highly recommend this to anyone, the message is pretty universal, personally it'll change my perspective and my way of life for sure.

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    • Release date
      • June 2, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Sri Lanka
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • Sinhala
    • Also known as
      • Butterfly Wings
    • Production companies
      • Cine-Film Sri Lanka
      • Filmslanka
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      • 1h 30m(90 min)
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