The Sunshine
Synopsis
The Sunshine is about a young refugee (Armstrong) who flees from the war-torn northern Sri Lanka and embarks on a perilous journey through India, Nepal, Thailand towards an uncertain destination, leaving his childhood sweetheart on the shores that foam blood. The film looks back at the perils faced by Armstrong, a Sri Lankan Tamil, along with his epic odyssey from conflict and violence-ridden homeland, towards far corners of the world risking death, detention and deportation over the lands and seas. The Sunshine will explore the ultimate universal question how and why people get prepared to risk everything. The movie will tell the story of human struggle and not just merely make a political statement. Director Leena Manimekalai says, The Sunshine is unique and personal because it has the autobiographical touch of her friend and writer Shobasakthi.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leena Manimekalai
- Screenplay & Story
- Leena Manimekalai, Antonythasan Jesuthasan
- Original Title
- The Sunshine
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Dream Warrior Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leena Manimekalai
Leena Manimekalai, Antonythasan Jesuthasan
S. R. Prakashbabu, S. R. Prabu
Department Leadership Roster
S. R. Prakashbabu
Producer
Leena Manimekalai
Writer
S. R. Prabu
Producer
Antonythasan Jesuthasan
Writer
Leena Manimekalai
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sunshine
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What is The Sunshine about?
The Sunshine is about a young refugee (Armstrong) who flees from the war-torn northern Sri Lanka and embarks on a perilous journey through India, Nepal, Thailand towards an uncertain destination, leaving his childhood sweetheart on the shores that foam blood. The film looks back at the perils faced by Armstrong, a Sri Lankan Tamil, along with his epic odyssey from conflict and violence-ridden homeland, towards far corners of the world risking death, detention and deportation over the lands and seas. The Sunshine will explore the ultimate universal question how and why people get prepared to risk everything. The movie will tell the story of human struggle and not just merely make a political statement. Director Leena Manimekalai says, The Sunshine is unique and personal because it has the autobiographical touch of her friend and writer Shobasakthi.
Who directed The Sunshine?
The Sunshine was directed by Leena Manimekalai.
Who stars in The Sunshine?
The principal cast of The Sunshine includes Antonythasan Jesuthasan.
When was The Sunshine released and how long is it?
The Sunshine was released in 2017 with a total runtime of Unknown.