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The Kite (1979)

Original title: Sarungale - සරුංගලේ

1979-03-02 · 2h 0m · SI
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The film deals with the inter-ethnic, communal violence between Sinhalese and Tamils. It demonstrates the ambivalence of the Sinhala socio-political establishment towards the Tamil people.

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Sunil AriyarathnaDirectorGeorge Leslie RanasingheWriter

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Gamini FonsekaGamini FonsekaNadarajaFarina LaiFarina LaiThangamaniM. AbbasM. AbbasRazamWimal Kumara de CostaWimal Kumara de CostaSimonVeena JayakodyVeena JayakodySushilaShriyani AmarasenaShriyani AmarasenaSomaSomasiri DehipitiyaSomasiri DehipitiyaMr. JayasekaraShanthi LekhaShanthi LekhaSushila's Mother

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference1399322Actor preference1399347 · 1399570 · 1522567Country preferenceLkDecade preference1970

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Frequently asked questions about The Kite

What is The Kite about?

The film deals with the inter-ethnic, communal violence between Sinhalese and Tamils. It demonstrates the ambivalence of the Sinhala socio-political establishment towards the Tamil people.

How long is The Kite?

The Kite has a runtime of 120 minutes.