Blood and Water (2007)

When the 2004 tsunami hit the coast of Sri Lanka, 65-year-old Anton Ambrose's wife and daughter were killed. "In five minutes," he says, "I lost everything." A year later, Anton returns to Sri Lanka. With him is his nephew, award-winning filmmaker Rohan Fernando. A Tamil, Anton moved to California in the 1970s and became a very successful gynecologist. His daughter, Orlantha, made the opposite journey, returning to Sri Lanka where she ran a non-profit group that gave underprivileged children free violin lessons. Blood and Water is the story of one man's search for meaning in the face of overwhelming loss, but it is also filled with improbable characters, unintentional comedy and situational ironies.

Director: Rohan Fernando
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Hannele Halm
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

natural disaster, charity, loss, sri lanka, grief, poverty, family, death of daughter, flood, death of wife, diaspora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blood and Water about?
When the 2004 tsunami hit the coast of Sri Lanka, 65-year-old Anton Ambrose's wife and daughter were killed. "In five minutes," he says, "I lost everything." A year later, Anton returns to Sri Lanka. With him is his nephew, award-winning filmmaker Rohan Fernando. A Tamil, Anton moved to California in the 1970s and became a very successful gynecologist. His daughter, Orlantha, made the opposite journey, returning to Sri Lanka where she ran a non-profit group that gave underprivileged children free violin lessons. Blood and Water is the story of one man's search for meaning in the face of overwhelming loss, but it is also filled with improbable characters, unintentional comedy and situational ironies.
Who directed Blood and Water?
Blood and Water was directed by Rohan Fernando.
Who stars in Blood and Water?
Blood and Water stars Anton Ambrose, Cezhan Ambrose, Anusha Krishnadasan, Shondale Bostick, Ann Claire Van Shaik, Nirupa Algama.
How long is Blood and Water?
Blood and Water has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Blood and Water?
Blood and Water is a Documentary film.
Where was Blood and Water produced?
Blood and Water was produced in Canada.