The Tree Goddess (2018)

The Tree Goddess (2018) poster

Vaishnavee (The Goddess), (Sinhalese: වෛෂ්ණාවී) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by veteran director Sumitra Peries and produced by Mano Nanayakkara. 1930’s, Sri Lanka. Partly a compelling domestic drama, and a demonic love story, the narrative follows a puppet-maker who’s set to be married to a young girl. Unfortunately, the girl elopes with her secret lover. Devastated, the grieving puppet-maker ends up carving a puppet in her likeness, which eventually comes to life, setting in motion a fantastical chain of events.

Director: Sumitra Peries
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 115 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Donald Karunaratne
Editing: Chamath Paranawidana
Country: Sri Lanka
Language: සිංහල
Original Language: si

Keywords

sri lanka, sinhala cinema

Trailer

The Tree Goddess Trailer
More Films by Director: Sumitra Peries
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tree Goddess about?
Vaishnavee (The Goddess), (Sinhalese: වෛෂ්ණාවී) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by veteran director Sumitra Peries and produced by Mano Nanayakkara. 1930’s, Sri Lanka. Partly a compelling domestic drama, and a demonic love story, the narrative follows a puppet-maker who’s set to be married to a young girl. Unfortunately, the girl elopes with her secret lover. Devastated, the grieving puppet-maker ends up carving a puppet in her likeness, which eventually comes to life, setting in motion a fantastical chain of events.
Who directed The Tree Goddess?
The Tree Goddess was directed by Sumitra Peries.
Who stars in The Tree Goddess?
The Tree Goddess stars Yashoda Wimaladharma, Thumindu Dodantenna, Samadhi Arunachaya, Rohana Beddage, Vasanthi Chathurani, Jayalath Manoratne.
How long is The Tree Goddess?
The Tree Goddess has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is The Tree Goddess?
The Tree Goddess is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was The Tree Goddess produced?
The Tree Goddess was produced in Sri Lanka.