Sankara
සංකාරා
Synopsis
Young Buddhist monk Ananda, arrives at a temple in order to restore its paintings. These paintings depict Thelapaththa Jathakaya, a moral story where Lord Buddha said that a man with a big target in life must not be swayed by passion (Keles), the five senses and especially beautiful women. One day, Ananda picks up a hair pin belonging to a young woman. While attempting to return this object to its owner, his repressed feelings are awoken by the beauty and sensuality of the woman. The young monk's inner spiritual world is plunged into turmoil. Then one day the paintings are destroyed. While restoring them for the second time Ananda begins to realize that he is trapped in a web of his worldly desires and attachments.
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Sankara (සංඛාරා) - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-12
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Prasanna Jayakody
- Screenplay & Story
- Prasanna Jayakody
- Original Score
- Sumudu Guruge
- Original Title
- සංකාරා
- Spoken Languages
- Sinhalese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Prasanna Jayakody
Prasanna Jayakody
Sumudu Guruge
Palitha Perera
Ravindra Guruge
Renuka Balasooriya, Somaratne Dissanayake
Department Leadership Roster
Palitha Perera
Director of Photography
Ravindra Guruge
Editor
Renuka Balasooriya
Producer
Somaratne Dissanayake
Producer
Prasanna Jayakody
Director
Prasanna Jayakody
Writer
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What is Sankara about?
Young Buddhist monk Ananda, arrives at a temple in order to restore its paintings. These paintings depict Thelapaththa Jathakaya, a moral story where Lord Buddha said that a man with a big target in life must not be swayed by passion (Keles), the five senses and especially beautiful women. One day, Ananda picks up a hair pin belonging to a young woman. While attempting to return this object to its owner, his repressed feelings are awoken by the beauty and sensuality of the woman. The young monk's inner spiritual world is plunged into turmoil. Then one day the paintings are destroyed. While restoring them for the second time Ananda begins to realize that he is trapped in a web of his worldly desires and attachments.
Who directed Sankara?
Sankara was directed by Prasanna Jayakody.
Who stars in Sankara?
The principal cast of Sankara includes Thumindu Dodantenna, Sachini Ayendra, Nilua Heenkendaarachchi, K.A. Milton Perera, Nethalie Nanayakkara.
When was Sankara released and how long is it?
Sankara was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Sankara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sankara was composed by Sumudu Guruge.