Against the Tide (2004)

Set in the rural Sri Lanka of 1989, civil war is raging but hasn't yet touched the life of nine-year-old Sirimal. One day his boatman father is asked to ferry a group of armed strangers over to their island, and they are shortly followed by the army. Gun battles and arrests soon follow and Sirimal's world is turned upside down when his father disappears. (Cary Rajinder Sawhney - London Film Festival 2004)

Director: Sudath Devapriya
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Language: සිංහල
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Against the Tide about?
Set in the rural Sri Lanka of 1989, civil war is raging but hasn't yet touched the life of nine-year-old Sirimal. One day his boatman father is asked to ferry a group of armed strangers over to their island, and they are shortly followed by the army. Gun battles and arrests soon follow and Sirimal's world is turned upside down when his father disappears. (Cary Rajinder Sawhney - London Film Festival 2004)
Who directed Against the Tide?
Against the Tide was directed by Sudath Devapriya.
Who stars in Against the Tide?
Against the Tide stars Mauli Fernando, Suminda Sirisena, Thisuri Yuwanika.
How long is Against the Tide?
Against the Tide has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Against the Tide?
Against the Tide is a Drama film.