By the river
ගඟ අද්දර
“මම ගඟට වැටුණොත් අයියා මොකද කරන්නේ කියන්න”
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England educated Dr. Sarath Pathirana (Vijaya Kumaratunga), who is willing to try out new methods to treat his patients, is directed towards a special patient by the Head Doctor (Henry Jayasena) at the mental hospital. This patient is a beautiful girl named Nirmala…
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About By the river
“මම ගඟට වැටුණොත් අයියා මොකද කරන්නේ කියන්න”
England educated Dr. Sarath Pathirana (Vijaya Kumaratunga), who is willing to try out new methods to treat his patients, is directed towards a special patient by the Head Doctor (Henry Jayasena) at the mental hospital. This patient is a beautiful girl named Nirmala… Running 98 minutes.
By the river Cast and Characters
The cast features Vijaya Kumaratunga (as Doctor Sarath Pathirana), Vasanthi Chathurani (as Nirmala Atapattu), Henry Jayasena (as Head Doctor), Tony Ranasinghe (as Don Juwanis Atapattu), and Geetha Kumarasinghe (as Mad Woman Miss De Soysa). Their performances are a major reason By the river has built such a passionate audience.
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By the river flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy SI storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is By the river?
By the river runs for 98 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is By the river good? What's the rating?
By the river holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of By the river?
The main cast includes Vijaya Kumaratunga, Vasanthi Chathurani, Henry Jayasena, and Tony Ranasinghe, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is By the river available in SI?
Yes — By the river was originally produced in SI and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was By the river released?
By the river was released in 1980.
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What is By the river about?
By the river is a Drama/Music film. England educated Dr. Sarath Pathirana (Vijaya Kumaratunga), who is willing to try out new methods to treat his patients, is directed towards a special patient by the Head Doctor (Henry Jayasena) at the mental hospital. This patient is a beautiful girl named Nirmala…
When was By the river released?
By the river was released on August 1, 1980. It has a runtime of 1h 38m.
Who stars in By the river?
By the river stars Vijaya Kumaratunga, Vasanthi Chathurani, Henry Jayasena and Tony Ranasinghe. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is By the river available in HD?
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