Synopsis
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.
Details
- Sumitra Peries
- April 5, 2018
- Released
- Sri Lanka
- 1h 55m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Yashoda WimaladharmaVaishnavee / Tree Goddess -
Thumindu DodantennaOsanda -
Samadhi ArunachayaRuchira
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Rohana BeddageGurunnanse
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Vasanthi ChathuraniLaxmi's mother -
Jayalath ManoratneRuchira's Father -
Roshan PilapitiyaLaxmi's Lover -
Iranganie SerasingheOsanda's grandmother -
Cletus MendisBoatman -
Thesara JayawardaneLaxmi's friend
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Mahendra PereraSimon -
Shehara Hewadewa
