The Wasps Are Here
Originally released in 1978. The Wasps Are Here is a drama film. directed by Darmasena Pathiraja. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Joe Abeywickrama, Wimal Kumara de Costa, and Ruby de Mel
Synopsis
In a fishing village, Anton Aiya is an exploiter who outwardly resembles and acts like a regular fisherman, but he exploits and feeds off the other fishermen. In this setting, members of the urban entrepreneurial youth. They have adapted to Western culture, dressing like Westerners and preferring Western music. Conflict arises between Anton Aiya and Baby Mahattaya (Victor), a representative of the urban youth. A middle-class leftist, Weerasena, is also part of this group. The arrival of these youths has clearly caused a social crisis requiring a solution, and all Weerasena can do is stand on a platform and deliver a speech that no one listens to. He finally leaves for the city.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
SI
Original language
Country
Sri Lanka
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SI
Production Companies
- Saranga Salaroo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wasps Are Here about?
In a fishing village, Anton Aiya is an exploiter who outwardly resembles and acts like a regular fisherman, but he exploits and feeds off the other fishermen. In this setting, members of the urban ...
Who directed The Wasps Are Here?
The Wasps Are Here was directed by Darmasena Pathiraja.
How long is The Wasps Are Here?
The Wasps Are Here has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was The Wasps Are Here released?
The Wasps Are Here was released on August 11, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wasps Are Here?
The main cast of The Wasps Are Here includes Joe Abeywickrama, Wimal Kumara de Costa, Ruby de Mel, Malini Fonseka, Amarasiri Kalansooriya.