The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) (1987)
Adapted from Martin Wickramasinghe's eponymous novel
1987 · 2h 47m · Drama
Genres: Drama
This psychological drama attempts to dwell into the mind of Aravinda, whose Buddhist empathy and detachment are contrasted with his worldly friends and relatives. The English translation of the title, "The Way of the Lotus" implies Aravinda as Lotus-rising above dirt and mud to blossom.
Director: Tissa Abeysekera
Writers: Martin Wickramasinghe
Cast
Sanath Gunathilake as Aravinda JayasenaSabeetha Perera as BatheeJoe Abeywickrama as Aravinda's FatherDaya Alwis as Kulasuriya PostmanShriyani Amarasena as SarojiniInoka AmarasenaDouglas Ranasinghe as SiridasaCletus Mendis as JinadasaSunethra SarathchandraBandula VithanageSomalatha Subasinghe as Aravinda's MotherRathna SumanapalaMore like this
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