The Tree Goddess (2018)
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
Release Date: April 5, 2018
Cast
- Yashoda Wimaladharma - Vaishnavee / Tree Goddess
- Thumindu Dodantenna - Osanda
- Samadhi Arunachaya - Ruchira
- Rohana Beddage - Gurunnanse
- Vasanthi Chathurani - Laxmi's mother
- Jayalath Manoratne - Ruchira's Father
- Roshan Pilapitiya - Laxmi's Lover
- Iranganie Serasinghe - Osanda's grandmother
- Cletus Mendis - Boatman
- Thesara Jayawardane - Laxmi's friend
Screenplay
- Lester James Peries (Story)
- Tony Ranasinghe (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Donald Karunaratne
Editing: Chamath Paranawidana
Country: Sri Lanka
Language: සිංහල
Original Language: si
Keywords
sri lanka, sinhala cinema
Trailer
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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.