- Rekava
Infobox Film | name = Rekava
imagesize=150px
caption = A scene in film
director =Lester James Peries
producer = Lester James Peries
writer = Lester James Peries
starring =Somapala Dharmapriya Myrtle Fernando Sesha Palihakkara
music =Sunil Shantha
K. A. Dayaratne
cinematography = William Blake
editing =Titus de Silva
distributor =
country =Sri Lanka
released = flagicon|Sri Lanka 1956
runtime = 89 mins
language = Sinhala
budget =
amg_id =
imdb_id = 0337088
followed_by ="Rekava" (Sinhalese language word means "Line of Destiny") is a 1956 film based on village life and their mythical beliefs in
Sri Lanka (thenCeylon ). It was directed byLester James Peries as his first movie.ynopsis
The film starts with a tilt walker cum musician Miguel (
Sesha Palihakkara ) arriving in the village of Siriyalas with a monkey it performs various antics for the public. Two thieves of the village try to rob him and Sena (Somapala Dharapriya), a young boy prevents the robbery. The tilt walker , who is also a palm reader, read the boy's palm and predict the future, said that Sena will become a famous healer and bring dignity to the village.One day, when Sena and his friend Anula (Myrtle Fernando) were playing with a Kyte, Anula suddenly loses her eye sight. The native doctor of village was unable to restore Anula's sight but Sena touches her eyes, miraculously Anula begins to see. After that Sena got a reputation of a boy with a magical touch.
Sena's father who is a notorious money lender of the village, used his talent to earn money. His father organize a healing campaign among the villagers. One day a rich land owner brought his son for the treatment, but after that boy died. The villagers are outraged say that it is Sena's fault. To make the situation worse the village undergoes a huge drought. Later on the peace and tranquility return to the village of Siriyala with the blessings of Sena.
Cast
Music
The Music in this film is backed by late
Sunil Shantha the person who created a golden era inSinhala Music and the lyrics were composed by late Rev. Fr.Merciline Jayakody . The songs of the film heard and praised today and hope the future generations as well.External links
* [http://www.srilankafilmcorp.com/about/ National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka - Official Website]
* [http://www.lankanewspapers.com/news/2007/3/12773_space.html]
* [http://www.lesternsumitra.com Official Website of Lester James Peries in association with Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka]
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