Cast
Joe Abeywickrama
as Dharmasena Guru
Ajith Jinadasa
as Upali Giniwelle
David Dharmakithri
as Mudalali (Upali's father)
Padmasena Athukorala
as Jinadasa/Jinna
Somalatha Subasinghe
as Upali's Step Mom
Denavaka Hamine
as Net trapped homeowner
Daya Alwis
as Punchi Mahattaya
Dhamma Jagoda
as Balappu
Trelicia Gunawardena
as Dharmasinghe 'Hamine'
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1976
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageSinhalese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorLester James Peries
Writersphillip cooray
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsMangrove Island
About Mangrove Island
Madol Duwa (Mangrove Island) is a 1976 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Lester James Peries and produced by Upasena Marasinghe. The film stars Ajith Jinadasa as Upali, a young rebellious youth who travels to a small island to get away from the restrictive society around him. The film is based on Martin Wickremasinghe's 1947 novel Madol Doova. It was a commercial success
Directed by Lester James Peries, Mangrove Island leans on a strong ensemble — Joe Abeywickrama, Ajith Jinadasa, David Dharmakithri — 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 1976.
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