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The Line of Destiny

The Line of Destiny

Dec 28, 1956 · 1h 29m

Rated 7.2 out of 10

Director

Lester James Peries

Overview

A sprawling portrait of rural life in Sri Lanka; the story revolves around a boy and his friend--a blind girl who he accidentally 'heals' by giving her sight. Though the girl believes the boy healed her, in reality the boy has no such powers. The father of the boy fools the village folk into believing he's a healer, but ultimately the sham is exposed, causing the village to revolt against the boy and his family.

About The Line of Destiny

What is The Line of Destiny about?

A sprawling portrait of rural life in Sri Lanka; the story revolves around a boy and his friend--a blind girl who he accidentally 'heals' by giving her sight. Though the girl believes the boy healed her, in reality the boy has no such powers. The father of the boy fools the village folk into believing he's a healer, but ultimately the sham is exposed, causing the village to revolt against the…

When was The Line of Destiny released?

The Line of Destiny was released on December 28, 1956.

How long is The Line of Destiny?

The Line of Destiny runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who directed The Line of Destiny?

The Line of Destiny was directed by Lester James Peries.

Who is in the cast of The Line of Destiny?

The cast of The Line of Destiny includes Somapala Dharmapriya (Sena), Myrtle Fernando (Anula), Shesha Palihakkara (Miguel), Romulus de Silva (Village Headman) and N.R. Dias (Podi Mahaththaya).

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