Paangshu (2020)
- Directed by
- Visakesa Chandrasekaram
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
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How it feels
A family drama that focuses on personal relationships and societal expectations in Sri Lanka. The story follows a mother and her daughter as they navigate difficult choices and the weight of tradition. The film looks at how the past lingers in everyday life.
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What happens
Paangshu (Sinhala: පාංශු; The Soil) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhalese drama film directed by Visakesa Chandrasekaram and co-produced by Havelock Arts studios and TVT. It stars Nita Fernando and Nadee Kammellaweera in lead roles along with Jagath Manuwarna and Nilmini Buwaneka in supportive roles. Music composed by Chinthaka Jayakody. In September 2018, the film was screened at the Montreal Film Festival. The film has received positive reviews from critics. The film has been screened at Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival 2019 within Asian Feature Competition category. The film was released in the island on 21 August 2020 in thirty leading cinemas of Ridma circuit. In October 2020, lead actress Nita Fernando was adjudged Special Jury Mention for Best Actress at Indus Valley International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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