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Ponmani

Ponmani

Jul 04, 1977 · 1h 39m

Rated 6 out of 10

Director

Darmasena Pathiraja

Overview

Dharmesena Pathiraja's only Tamil language film, Ponmani (Younger Sister) is about a starkly different socio-economic culture and political climate. Set in the northern city of Jaffna, it traces the fortunes and concerns of an economically depleted upper caste, lower middle class family. An evocative film about land, women, romance and tragedy, narrated in an idiom of understatement.

About Ponmani

What is Ponmani about?

Dharmesena Pathiraja's only Tamil language film, Ponmani (Younger Sister) is about a starkly different socio-economic culture and political climate. Set in the northern city of Jaffna, it traces the fortunes and concerns of an economically depleted upper caste, lower middle class family. An evocative film about land, women, romance and tragedy, narrated in an idiom of understatement.

When was Ponmani released?

Ponmani was released on July 4, 1977.

How long is Ponmani?

Ponmani runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who directed Ponmani?

Ponmani was directed by Darmasena Pathiraja.

Who is in the cast of Ponmani?

The cast of Ponmani includes Wickrama Bogoda, Wimal Kumara de Costa, Amarasiri Kalansooriya, Vijaya Kumaratunga and Swarna Mallawarachchi.

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