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Bambaru Awith (1978)

  • Drama

In a fishing village, Anton Aiya is an exploiter who outwardly resembles and acts like a regular fisherman, but he exploits and feeds off the other fishermen. In this setting, members of the urban entrepreneurial youth. They have adapted to Western culture, dressing like Westerners and preferring Western music. Conflict arises between Anton Aiya and Baby Mahattaya (Victor), a representative of the urban youth. A middle-class leftist, Weerasena, is also part of this group. The arrival of these youths has clearly caused a social crisis requiring a solution, and all Weerasena can do is stand on a platform and deliver a speech that no one listens to. He finally leaves for the city.

Rating
7.3 / 10 (6 votes)
Release date
August 11, 1978
Runtime
2h 05m
Language
SI
Director
Darmasena Pathiraja
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Vijaya KumaratungaVictor
  • Malini FonsekaHelen
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