The Wasps Are Here

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Released August 11, 1978

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Overview

In a fishing village, Anton Aiya is an exploiter who outwardly resembles and acts like a regular fisherman, but he exploits and feeds off the other fishermen. In this setting, members of the urban entrepreneurial youth. They have adapted to Western culture, dressing like Westerners and preferring Western music. Conflict arises between Anton Aiya and Baby Mahattaya (Victor), a representative of the urban youth. A middle-class leftist, Weerasena, is also part of this group. The arrival of these youths has clearly caused a social crisis requiring a solution, and all Weerasena can do is stand on a platform and deliver a speech that no one listens to. He finally leaves for the city.

Runtime

2h 5m


Origin Country

Sri Lanka


Original Language

Sinhala


Original Title

බඹරු ඇවිත්


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Sri Lanka

Spoken Languages

  • සිංහල (Sinhalese)

Production Companies

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    Saranga Salaroo

    Sri Lanka

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