The Yellow Robe

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The Yellow Robe (1967)

Directed by Lester James Peries

Drama, Romance · 1h 46m

Cyril (Tony Ranasinghe) is dissatisfied with his introverted fiancée Sujatha (Punya Heendeniya). He starts a relationship with the outgoing Sarojini (Anula Karunatilleke) and gets her pregnant. Sujatha meanwhile is fascinated by a wandering Buddhist nun. Due to the pregnancy, Cyril breaks off the engagement having no intention to marry Sarojini. Till the birth of the child he supports her and then leaves her for an older rich woman. Sarojini is distraught and contemplates suicide. Sujatha by this time is planning to become a nun.

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Cast

Punya Hiendeniya Sujatha Tony Ranasinghe Cyril Elkaduwawa Anula Karunathilaka Sarojini Iranganie Serasinghe D.R. Nanayakkara Eliyas Shanthi Lekha

Crew

Director
Lester James Peries
Editor
Sumitra Peries

Details

Original title
රන් සළු
Release date
1967-04-30
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
SI
Spoken languages
Sinhalese