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Cast
Samadhi Laksiri
as Dinithi
Jagath Manuwarna Kodithuwakku
as Sanka
Lakshman Mendis
as Dinithi's Father
Chamila Peiris
as Dinithi's Mother
Kaushalya Fernando
as Scahithra's Mother
Dayadewa Edirisinghe
as Scahithra's Father
Prasanna Mahagamage
as Chamara
Kushenya Fonseka
as Duwa
Dilshani Perera
as Dilrukshi
Athula Pathirana
as Pasindu
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2019
Runtime2h 15m
LanguageSinhalese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorMalith Hegoda
WritersBoopathy Nalin Wickramage
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Strange Familiar
About The Strange Familiar
Dinithi tries very hard to communicate with her husband, but he ignores her presence relentlessly. The harder she tries to reach him, the deeper his silence becomes. Their 8 year old daughter watches them. Her parents try to get involved but receive the same silent treatment from him.
Directed by Malith Hegoda, The Strange Familiar leans on a strong ensemble — Samadhi Laksiri, Jagath Manuwarna Kodithuwakku, Lakshman Mendis — 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 2019.
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