Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I
Set during the British colonial reign in Sri Lanka (1905), this powerful drama follows Peduru who descends from a line of traditional drummers, crossing over to three generations. Peduru's struggle for survival in this harsh rural hamlet exposes the repressive Buddhist institutionalization of the locals, and the hierarchical structure backed by the British colonials.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Bawa Duka - භව දුක |
| Year | 1997 |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Dharmasiri Bandaranayake |
| Runtime | 180 min. |
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Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1997. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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🎭 Cast
Swarna Mallawarachchi
Nona Hami
Jackson Anthony
Peduru
Ravindra Randeniya
Muhandiram
Hemasiri Liyanage
Nona Hami's Father
Somy Rathnayake
Arachchi
Miyuri Samarasinghe
Peduru's Mother
W. Jayasiri
Officer (Ralahami)
Suvineetha Weerasinghe
Arachchi Hamine
Ravindra Yasas
Puramipiya
Lalitha Sarachchandra
Nona Hami's Mother
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