Elegy For A Mother
Originally released in 2006. Elegy For A Mother is a drama film. directed by Lester James Peries.
Starring Malini Fonseka, Pradeep Dharmadasa, and Roshan Pilapitiya
Synopsis
Sumanawathie's elder son is a Buddhist monk. Her daughter has run from home and married a man who ignores and quarrels with the daughter. Sumanawathie's younger son Saliya gets a job as a soldier. Sumanawathi gets upset as she is left alone in her house. As the film progresses she gets to know that her son has disappeared during a war operation. Her health declines rapidly. After a long time, Saliya comes again to her home alive. Meanwhile her elder son is killed by terrorists when he travels with a team to distribute goods to the poor people.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Malini Fonseka
as Sumanawathie
Pradeep Dharmadasa
as Kashyapa Thero
Roshan Pilapitiya
as Saliya
Gayani Gisanthika
as Premalatha
Tissa Abeysekera
as Ven. Rathanapala Thero
Sanath Gunathilake
as Doctor
Douglas Ranasinghe
as Divisional Secretary
Daya Thennakoon
as Appuhamy
Sarath Kothalawala
as Rogus
Thesara Jayawardane
as Doctor's wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SI
Production Companies
- Silumina Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elegy For A Mother about?
Sumanawathie's elder son is a Buddhist monk. Her daughter has run from home and married a man who ignores and quarrels with the daughter. Sumanawathie's younger son Saliya gets a job as a soldier. ...
Who directed Elegy For A Mother?
Elegy For A Mother was directed by Lester James Peries.
When was Elegy For A Mother released?
Elegy For A Mother was released on September 15, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elegy For A Mother?
The main cast of Elegy For A Mother includes Malini Fonseka, Pradeep Dharmadasa, Roshan Pilapitiya, Gayani Gisanthika, Tissa Abeysekera.