Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I (1997)
Set in 1905 during the British colonial reign in Sri Lanka
Set during the British colonial reign in Sri Lanka (1905), this powerful drama follows Peduru who descends from a line of traditional drummers, crossing over to three generations. Peduru's struggle for survival in this harsh rural hamlet exposes the repressive Buddhist institutionalization of the locals, and the hierarchical structure backed by the British colonials.
Director: Dharmasiri Bandaranayake
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 180 min
Release Date: May 30, 1997
Cast
- Swarna Mallawarachchi - Nona Hami
- Jackson Anthony - Peduru
- Ravindra Randeniya - Muhandiram
- Hemasiri Liyanage - Nona Hami's Father
- Somy Rathnayake - Arachchi
- Miyuri Samarasinghe - Peduru's Mother
- W. Jayasiri - Officer (Ralahami)
- Suvineetha Weerasinghe - Arachchi Hamine
- Ravindra Yasas - Puramipiya
- Lalitha Sarachchandra - Nona Hami's Mother
Screenplay
- Dharmasiri Bandaranayake (Screenplay)
Editing: J. Suranimala
Country: Sri Lanka
Language: English, සිංහල
Original Language: si
More Films by Director: Dharmasiri Bandaranayake
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I about?
- Set during the British colonial reign in Sri Lanka (1905), this powerful drama follows Peduru who descends from a line of traditional drummers, crossing over to three generations. Peduru's struggle for survival in this harsh rural hamlet exposes the repressive Buddhist institutionalization of the locals, and the hierarchical structure backed by the British colonials.
- Who directed Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I?
- Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I was directed by Dharmasiri Bandaranayake.
- Who stars in Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I?
- Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I stars Swarna Mallawarachchi, Jackson Anthony, Ravindra Randeniya, Hemasiri Liyanage, Somy Rathnayake, Miyuri Samarasinghe.
- How long is Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I?
- Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I has a runtime of 3h 0m (180 minutes).
- What genre is Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I?
- Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I is a Drama film.
- Where was Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I produced?
- Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I was produced in Sri Lanka.