White Flowers for the Dead (1978)

White Flowers for the Dead (1978) poster

Dr. Sarath (Tony Ranasinghe) domineers over his timid wife Vineetha (Sriyani Amarasena). When she is to have a Caesarean delivery of their baby, Sarath refuses to be present even though he himself is a doctor. She dies during surgery and Sarath is forced to live with the spectre of his wife hanging over him.

Director: Lester James Peries
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nimal Mends
Cinematography: Donald Karunaratne
Editing: Sumitra Peries
Country: Sri Lanka
Language: සිංහල
Original Language: si
More Films by Director: Lester James Peries

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Flowers for the Dead about?
Dr. Sarath (Tony Ranasinghe) domineers over his timid wife Vineetha (Sriyani Amarasena). When she is to have a Caesarean delivery of their baby, Sarath refuses to be present even though he himself is a doctor. She dies during surgery and Sarath is forced to live with the spectre of his wife hanging over him.
Who directed White Flowers for the Dead?
White Flowers for the Dead was directed by Lester James Peries.
Who stars in White Flowers for the Dead?
White Flowers for the Dead stars Tony Ranasinghe, Sriyani Amarasena, Vijaya Kumaratunga, Vasanthi Chathurani, Rukmani Devi, D.R. Nanayakkara.
How long is White Flowers for the Dead?
White Flowers for the Dead has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
Where was White Flowers for the Dead produced?
White Flowers for the Dead was produced in Sri Lanka.