Burning Birds (2016)
Since her fish salesman husband was killed by militant thugs for his political affiliations, Kusum has been left alone to support her eight children and her mother-in-law. She does this by breaking rocks in a nearby quarry. But of course, things can get worse and they do in this heartfelt but gruelling litany of suffering.
Director: Sanjeewa Pushpakumara
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 8, 2016
Cast
- Mahendra Perera - Owner of slaughter house
- Shyam Fernando - Paramilitary leader
- Anoma Janadari - Kusum
- Samanalee Fonseka - Wasana
- Chandani Seneviratne - Sumana
Editing: Ajith Ramanayake, Katharina Wartena
Production: Neon Productions, Sapushpa Expressions
Country: France, Sri Lanka
Language: සිංහල
Original Language: si
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Burning Birds about?
- Since her fish salesman husband was killed by militant thugs for his political affiliations, Kusum has been left alone to support her eight children and her mother-in-law. She does this by breaking rocks in a nearby quarry. But of course, things can get worse and they do in this heartfelt but gruelling litany of suffering.
- Who directed Burning Birds?
- Burning Birds was directed by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara.
- Who stars in Burning Birds?
- Burning Birds stars Mahendra Perera, Shyam Fernando, Anoma Janadari, Samanalee Fonseka, Chandani Seneviratne.
- How long is Burning Birds?
- Burning Birds has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- Where was Burning Birds produced?
- Burning Birds was produced in France, Sri Lanka.