Dhara
ධාරා
Synopsis
Deep in the mountains, Sharadha, a Sri Lankan rebel, is seriously injured after attacking an army base and is rescued by the young monk Samitha. While Sharadha recovers in the temple, she and Samitha find their respective beliefs put to the test. Can a rebel woman and a young monk, who embody collective action seeking freedom from oppression and an individual meditation in pursuit of inner freedom, essential needs for survival and uncontrollable desire, coexist in peace in the same space?
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BIFF2026 Trailer | 다라, 흘러감 Dhara | 아시아영화의 창
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anuruddha Jayasinghe
- Screenplay & Story
- Namal Jayasinghe
- Original Title
- ධාරා
- Country of Origin
- Sri Lanka, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Sinhalese
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Madara Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anuruddha Jayasinghe
Namal Jayasinghe
Chris Joys
Chandana Liyanage
Victor Gamage, Niran Perera
Department Leadership Roster
Anuruddha Jayasinghe
Director
Victor Gamage
Producer
Niran Perera
Producer
Namal Jayasinghe
Writer
Chris Joys
Director of Photography
Chandana Liyanage
Editor
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What is Dhara about?
Deep in the mountains, Sharadha, a Sri Lankan rebel, is seriously injured after attacking an army base and is rescued by the young monk Samitha. While Sharadha recovers in the temple, she and Samitha find their respective beliefs put to the test. Can a rebel woman and a young monk, who embody collective action seeking freedom from oppression and an individual meditation in pursuit of inner freedom, essential needs for survival and uncontrollable desire, coexist in peace in the same space?
Who directed Dhara?
Dhara was directed by Anuruddha Jayasinghe.
Who stars in Dhara?
The principal cast of Dhara includes Thumindu Dodantenna, Uma Aseni, Priyantha Sirikumara.
When was Dhara released and how long is it?
Dhara was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.