Perianayaki movie poster

Perianayaki

"For this Sri Lankan immigrant, it’s another day of stacking supermarket shelves – and of cultural misunderstandings."

August 6, 2022 0h 11m

Released 4 years ago in 2022. Perianayaki is a drama film. directed by Bala Murali Shingade. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jeyagowri Sivakumaran, Aman Bajaj, and Joshua Tan

Synopsis

Fifty-six-year-old Perianayaki contends with the difficulties of fitting into her new home, especially at the local supermarket where she works. Eye-opening and brimming with compassion, the latest film from director Bala Murali Shingade is a slice-of-life character study that provokes questions about multiculturalism and our assumptions about the people we encounter in daily life.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 6, 2022 3 years ago
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Runtime 0h 11m 11 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country New Zealand Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • New Zealand Film Commission
  • Last Minute Productions
  • Script to Screen

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perianayaki about?

Fifty-six-year-old Perianayaki contends with the difficulties of fitting into her new home, especially at the local supermarket where she works. Eye-opening and brimming with compassion, the latest...

Who directed Perianayaki?

Perianayaki was directed by Bala Murali Shingade.

How long is Perianayaki?

Perianayaki has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).

When was Perianayaki released?

Perianayaki was released on August 6, 2022 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Perianayaki?

The main cast of Perianayaki includes Jeyagowri Sivakumaran, Aman Bajaj, Joshua Tan, Kurt Utai-Laurenson, Adeline Esther.