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Udugan Yamaya (2006)

Udugan Yamaya poster
Country
Sri Lanka
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How it feels

A child growing up in a rural Sri Lankan village navigates his daily life and relationships. The story shows the simple rhythms and struggles of his community.

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What happens

Udugan Yamaya (Against the Tide) (Sinhala: උඩුගං යාමය) is a 2006 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Sudath Devapriya and produced by National Film Corporation. It stars child actor Mauli Ferdinando with Chandani Seneviratne in lead roles along with Suminda Sirisena and Rex Kodippili. Music composed by Sarath Fernando. The film was screened at The Times London Film Festival on 24 and 28 October 2006. It is the 1072nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film has been shot around Kathaluwa and Koggala areas. In 2004, the film was selected as the official Sri Lankan representation at the 38th Indian International Film festival in New Delhi. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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