Younger Sister
Originally released in 1978. Younger Sister is a drama film. directed by Darmasena Pathiraja.
Starring Wickrama Bogoda, Wimal Kumara de Costa, and Amarasiri Kalansooriya
Synopsis
Dharmesena Pathiraja's only Tamil language film, Ponmani (Younger Sister) is about a starkly different socio-economic culture and political climate. Set in the northern city of Jaffna, it traces the fortunes and concerns of an economically depleted upper caste, lower middle class family. An evocative film about land, women, romance and tragedy, narrated in an idiom of understatement.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
TA
Original language
Country
Sri Lanka
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Younger Sister about?
Dharmesena Pathiraja's only Tamil language film, Ponmani (Younger Sister) is about a starkly different socio-economic culture and political climate. Set in the northern city of Jaffna, it traces th...
Who directed Younger Sister?
Younger Sister was directed by Darmasena Pathiraja.
How long is Younger Sister?
Younger Sister has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Younger Sister released?
Younger Sister was released on November 17, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Younger Sister?
The main cast of Younger Sister includes Wickrama Bogoda, Wimal Kumara de Costa, Amarasiri Kalansooriya, Vijaya Kumaratunga, Swarna Mallawarachchi.