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The Tree Goddess

0% | Apr 05, 2018 | Drama, Romance

Vaishnavee (The Goddess), (Sinhalese: වෛෂ්ණාවී) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by veteran director Sumitra Peries and produced by Mano Nanayakkara. 1930’s, Sri Lanka. Partly a compelling domestic drama, and a demonic love story, the narrative follows a puppet-maker who’s set to be married to a young girl. Unfortunately, the girl elopes with her secret lover. Devastated, the grieving puppet-maker ends up carving a puppet in her likeness, which eventually comes to life, setting in motion a fantastical chain of events.

Featured Crew

Sumitra Peries
Director
Lester James Peries
Story

Cast

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Yashoda Wimaladharma
Vaishnavee / Tree Goddess
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Rohana Beddage
Gurunnanse
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Vasanthi Chathurani
Laxmi's mother

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