Against the Tide (2004)

Movie 90 min

Drama

Set in the rural Sri Lanka of 1989, civil war is raging but hasn't yet touched the life of nine-year-old Sirimal. One day his boatman father is asked to ferry a group of armed strangers over to their island, and they are shortly followed by the army. Gun battles and arrests soon follow and Sirimal's world is turned upside down when his father disappears. (Cary Rajinder Sawhney - London Film Festival 2004)

Sudath Devapriya Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 24, 2004
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0860556
Language
Sinhalese

Cast

Mauli Fernando Suminda Sirisena Suminda Sirisena Thisuri Yuwanika

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Frequently asked questions

What is Against the Tide about?
Set in the rural Sri Lanka of 1989, civil war is raging but hasn't yet touched the life of nine-year-old Sirimal. One day his boatman father is asked to ferry a group of armed strangers over to their island, and they are shortly followed by the army. Gun battles and arrests soon follow and Sirimal's world is turned upside down when his father disappears. (Cary Rajinder Sawhney - London Film Festival 2004)
Who directed Against the Tide?
Against the Tide was directed by Sudath Devapriya.
Who stars in Against the Tide?
Against the Tide stars Mauli Fernando, Suminda Sirisena, Thisuri Yuwanika.
When was Against the Tide released?
Against the Tide is a 2004 drama film.
Where can I watch Against the Tide?
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