‘SubhaTheraniyo’, a Sinhala film which is being screened in line with the Vesak and Poson festivals is suitable for the whole family. The storyline of the film depicts the emancipation of pre-eminent female disciples of the Buddha. The film has begun screening at the EAP film circuit from May 15.
Subha, who is the only daughter of a rich goldsmith sees the Buddha proceeding to an alms giving with the maha sanga and the sight of the Buddha evokes fervent feelings in her. As she pays a visit to Weluwanaramaya, Subha is privileged to listen to a sermon delivered by the Buddha.
After this incident she develops a strong attachment to the Buddhism and requests permission from her parents to become ordained as a Buddhist nun. The parents who first object to her request finally relent after much persuasion from her and Subha ultimately becomes a Buddhist nun. She becomes known as Jivakambavanika as she chose Jivaka's mango grove to engage in meditations.
Nanda, a playful youth who leads an aimless life sees nun Subha in the mango grove and becomes captivated by her beauty. He was especially enamoured by her eyes. Nanda starts going after nun Subha begging for her love which disturbs her clam life as a Buddhist nun. Will nun Subha be able to avert the advances of Nanda and continue to follow the path of Dhamma? Will Nanda understand the futility of his efforts and leave nun Subha alone?
Ruwangi Rathnayake plays the leading role as Subha while the role of Nanda is played by Roshan Ranawana. Shriyantha Mendis, Dilhani Ekanayake, Udayanthi Kulathunga, Mahinda Pathirage, Nimal Pallewatta, Kumara Waralessa, Thilini Perera and many more artistes make up the cast. The lyrics of the songs of the movie are written by Professor Sunil Ariyarathna and are sung by Dr. Nanda Malini and Dumal Warnakulasuriya with music provided by Dr. Rohana Weerasinghe. Other main contributors of the production include Ayeshmantha Hettiarachchi (Camera), Shan Alwis (Editing), Ranjith Thilakasiri (Make-up) and Priyal Weerasinghe (Script). ‘Suba Theraniyo’ is directed by prominent film director Sumith Kumara and is produced by Ananda Samarasinghe along with Bisara Chanakya.
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