Perianayaki (2022)

For this Sri Lankan immigrant, it’s another day of stacking supermarket shelves – and of cultural misunderstandings.

Perianayaki (2022) poster

Fifty-six-year-old Perianayaki contends with the difficulties of fitting into her new home, especially at the local supermarket where she works. Eye-opening and brimming with compassion, the latest film from director Bala Murali Shingade is a slice-of-life character study that provokes questions about multiculturalism and our assumptions about the people we encounter in daily life.

Director: Bala Murali Shingade
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marshall Smith
Editing: Shailesh Prajapati
Production: New Zealand Film Commission, Last Minute Productions, Script to Screen
Country: New Zealand
Language: தமிழ், English
Original Language: en

Keywords

immigrant, new zealand, sri lanka, social justice

More Films by Director: Bala Murali Shingade
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perianayaki about?
Fifty-six-year-old Perianayaki contends with the difficulties of fitting into her new home, especially at the local supermarket where she works. Eye-opening and brimming with compassion, the latest film from director Bala Murali Shingade is a slice-of-life character study that provokes questions about multiculturalism and our assumptions about the people we encounter in daily life.
Who directed Perianayaki?
Perianayaki was directed by Bala Murali Shingade.
Who stars in Perianayaki?
Perianayaki stars Jeyagowri Sivakumaran, Aman Bajaj, Joshua Tan, Kurt Utai-Laurenson, Adeline Esther, Olivia O'Driscoll.
How long is Perianayaki?
Perianayaki has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Perianayaki?
Perianayaki is a Drama film.
Where was Perianayaki produced?
Perianayaki was produced in New Zealand.