The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
Adapted from Martin Wickramasinghe's eponymous novel
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November 6, 1987
2h 47m
Drama
Overview
This psychological drama attempts to dwell into the mind of Aravinda, whose Buddhist empathy and detachment are contrasted with his worldly friends and relatives. The English translation of the title, "The Way of the Lotus" implies Aravinda as Lotus-rising above dirt and mud to blossom.
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Cast
Sanath Gunathilake
Aravinda Jayasena
Sabeetha Perera
Bathee
Joe Abeywickrama
Aravinda's Father
Daya Alwis
Kulasuriya Postman
Shriyani Amarasena
SarojiniI
Inoka Amarasena
Douglas Ranasinghe
SiridasaC
Cletus Mendis
JinadasaS
Sunethra Sarathchandra
Bandula Vithanage
S
Somalatha Subasinghe
Aravinda's MotherR
Rathna Sumanapala
S
Sunil Hettiarachchi
T
Tharanga Gunasekara
A
Asoka Peiris
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