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Release Year1985
Runtime2h 23m
LanguageSinhalese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorDharmasiri Bandaranayake
WritersSimon Navagattegama
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsA Woman in a Whirlpool
About A Woman in a Whirlpool
Set in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, Suddi is married to a notorious criminal in the village, Romiel. Convicted for a murder Romiel is jailed. Miserable Suddhi has to depend on Sirimewan Mudalalie, a shrewd businessman from town.
Directed by Dharmasiri Bandaranayake, A Woman in a Whirlpool leans on a strong ensemble — Swarna Mallawarachchi, J H Jayawardena, Joe Abeywickrama — 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 drama titles of 1985.
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