The Girls
ගැහැණු ළමයි
Synopsis
In rural Sri Lanka, two sisters pursue love and personal ambitions despite their family's strict social expectations. As class barriers and financial struggles intensify, both women are forced to abandon their dreams for family duty.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sumitra Peries
- Screenplay & Story
- Karunasena Jayalath
- Original Score
- Victor Ratnayake, Nimal Mendis, W.D. Amaradeva
- Original Title
- ගැහැණු ළමයි
- Country of Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Spoken Languages
- Sinhalese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sumitra Peries
Karunasena Jayalath
Victor Ratnayake, Nimal Mendis, W.D. Amaradeva
Sumitra Peries
Lester James Peries
Department Leadership Roster
Sumitra Peries
Director
Sumitra Peries
Editor
Lester James Peries
Producer
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What is The Girls about?
In rural Sri Lanka, two sisters pursue love and personal ambitions despite their family's strict social expectations. As class barriers and financial struggles intensify, both women are forced to abandon their dreams for family duty.
Who directed The Girls?
The Girls was directed by Sumitra Peries.
Who stars in The Girls?
The principal cast of The Girls includes Vasanthi Chathurani, Joe Abeywickrama, Ajith Jinadasa, Jenita Samaraweera, Shayama Ananda.
When was The Girls released and how long is it?
The Girls was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girls was composed by Victor Ratnayake, Nimal Mendis, W.D. Amaradeva.
Is The Girls based on a book or true story?
The Girls is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Karunasena Jayalath".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girls?
The Girls holds official age classifications: FR: TP.