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The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) (1987)

Adapted from Martin Wickramasinghe's eponymous novel

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 2H 47M

Director : Tissa Abeysekera

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Sanath Gunathilake
Sanath Gunathilake
Aravinda
Sabeetha Perera
Sabeetha Perera
Bathee
Joe Abeywickrama
Joe Abeywickrama
Daya Alwis
Daya Alwis
Sriyani Amarasena
Sriyani Amarasena
Inoka Amarasena
Inoka Amarasena
Douglas Ranasinghe
Douglas Ranasinghe
Cletus Mendis
Cletus Mendis
Sunethra Sarathchandra
Sunethra Sarathchandra
Bandula Vithanage
Bandula Vithanage
Somalatha Subasinghe
Somalatha Subasinghe
Rathna Sumanapala
Rathna Sumanapala
Sunil Hettiarachchi
Sunil Hettiarachchi
Tharanga Gunasekara
Tharanga Gunasekara
Asoka Peiris
Asoka Peiris
G.R. Perera
G.R. Perera
Nihal Fernando
Nihal Fernando
Sudath Devapriya
Sudath Devapriya
Miyuri Samarasinghe
Miyuri Samarasinghe

Crews

Tissa Abeysekera
Tissa Abeysekera
Director
Martin Wickramasinghe
Martin Wickramasinghe
Novel
Chandra Mallawaarachchi
Chandra Mallawaarachchi
Producer