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Release Year1947
Runtime2h 20m
LanguageSinhalese
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorJyotish Sinha
WritersB.A.W. Jayamanne
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Broken Promise
About The Broken Promise
Ralahamy, a man of high status, dies leaving his family in debt after having squandered his fortune through extensive drinking and other vices. To get back into wealth, Ralahamy's widow Tackla pushes their daughter Ranjani to marry Victor, a wealthy older man with a child from an earlier marriage. In this process, Samson, Ranjani's boyfriend, who had tried extensively to get the family back into good graces going so far as to pay off their debts, is spurned. He then goes abroad to win a fortune. When Samson returns he learns of Ranjani's engagement to Victor and tries to reach her through letters. His letters are hidden from her however, and rumours spread that Samson is now a cripple. Ultimately the truth is revealed.
Directed by Jyotish Sinha, The Broken Promise leans on a strong ensemble — Rukmani Devi, Eddie Jayamanne, B.A.W. Jayamanne — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1947.
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