Underplayed Gems

Amathikama (1968)

Amathikama poster
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Sri Lanka
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How it feels

A man and a woman navigate the quiet weight of their lives in 1960s Sri Lanka. The film follows their personal struggles and connections amid everyday routines.

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What happens

Amathikama is a 1968 Sri Lankan black and white drama film directed by Nihal Jayasinghe and produced by S. P. Muththaiya. The film stars Joe Abeywickrama and Sandhya Kumari in lead roles with supportive roles for Hugo Fernando, D.R. Nanayakkara and Pearl Vasudevi. Music was directed by R. Muttusamy. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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