The line of destiny = Rekhāva / directed by Lester James Peries.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Pīris, Lesṭar Jēms., Director, Producer.

Paḷihakkāra, Śēṣa., Actor.

Fernando, Myrtle., Actor.

Dharmapriya, Somapala., Actor.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

Sinhalese

Subjects (All):

Farm life--Sri Lanka.

Farm life.

Healing.

Healers.

Genre:

Feature films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (108 min.)

Other Title:

Rekhāva

Place of Publication:

Sri Lanka : Lester James Peries Productions, 1956.

Language Note:

In Sinhala.

Original language in Sinhala.

Summary:

A stilt walker musician Miguel arrivies in the village of Siriyalas with a monkey, it performs various antics for the public. Two thieves of the village try to rob him. A young boy, Sena, prevents the robbery. The stilt walker, who is also a palm reader, read the boy's palm and predicts the future, said that he will become a famous healer and will bring dignity to the village. One day, when Sena and his friend Anula were playing with a Kyte, Anula suddenly loses her eye sight. The native doctor of village was unable to restore Anula's sight but Sena touches her eyes, miraculously Anula begins to see. After that Sena got a reputation of a boy with a magical touch. Sena's father who is a notorious money lender of the village, uses his talent to earn money. His father organizes a healing campaign among the villagers. One day a rich land owner brought his son for the treatment, but after that boy died. The villagers are outraged say that it is Sena's fault. To make the situation worse the village undergoes a huge drought. Later on the peace and tranquility returns to the village of Siriyala with the blessings of Sena.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed July 31, 2014).

OCLC:

890603623