Sankara
Jan 25, 2007 · 1h 25m
Director
Prasanna JayakodyOverview
Young Buddhist monk Ananda, arrives at a temple in order to restore its paintings. These paintings depict Thelapaththa Jathakaya, a moral story where Lord Buddha said that a man with a big target in life must not be swayed by passion (Keles), the five senses and especially beautiful women. One day, Ananda picks up a hair pin belonging to a young woman. While attempting to return this object to its owner, his repressed feelings are awoken by the beauty and sensuality of the woman. The young monk's inner spiritual world is plunged into turmoil. Then one day the paintings are destroyed. While restoring them for the second time Ananda begins to realize that he is trapped in a web of his worldly desires and attachments.
Cast of Sankara
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About Sankara
What is Sankara about?
Young Buddhist monk Ananda, arrives at a temple in order to restore its paintings. These paintings depict Thelapaththa Jathakaya, a moral story where Lord Buddha said that a man with a big target in life must not be swayed by passion (Keles), the five senses and especially beautiful women. One day, Ananda picks up a hair pin belonging to a young woman. While attempting to return this object to…
When was Sankara released?
Sankara was released on January 25, 2007.
How long is Sankara?
Sankara runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Who directed Sankara?
Sankara was directed by Prasanna Jayakody.
Who is in the cast of Sankara?
The cast of Sankara includes Thumindu Dodantenna (The Monk), Sachini Ayendra (Hairpin Woman), Nilua Heenkendaarachchi (The Monk's Secular Alter Ego), K.A. Milton Perera (The Older Monk) and Nethalie Nanayakkara.