The Compensation (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film
Released in 2002, The Compensation is a drama and crime film directed by Bennett Rathnayake. “A Sri Lankan Crime Drama” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An elderly man who regrets certain events in his past life displays his struggle to relieve the bottled-up feelings which had disturbed him throughout his life. Opening with the funeral of the elderly Guneris' wife the film follows the revelation of his past which is filled with a number of tragic events including a triple murder he had committed 52 years ago.
Who’s in it. The Compensation stars Joe Abeywickrama as Guneris-Old age, Jackson Anthony as Guneris-Young, Mahendra Perera as Thug 1 and Giriraj Kaushalya as Thug 3, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Compensation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Compensation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Compensation (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Compensation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Compensation?
- The Compensation stars Joe Abeywickrama, Jackson Anthony, Mahendra Perera, Giriraj Kaushalya and Saumya Liyanage.
- When was The Compensation released?
- The Compensation was released in 2002.