So many 1 star reviews from people who have not even watched the film. Don't go by these empty-handed reviewers: please watch the film before passing judgment. The film is a perfect balance of personal and political. The cinematography and acting is brilliantly executed. For those curious about the controversy, I encourage you to look up for yourself, interviews conducted with the writer himself on the topic (Shyam Selvadurai). He is from a mixed race household (Sinhalese/Tamil), and his intent with the film was to show *his own story* of a young boy's sexual awakening in Sri Lanka that coincided with the start of a long civil war. For people to try and manipulate his story to serve their political agenda is utterly absurd!
It is a shame that this gorgeous film is getting unfair flack in the media from particular fringe groups who are interested in only stirring divisiveness and conflict, which is contrary to the spirit and vision of this beautiful film; one of South Asian solidarity and togetherness.
It is a shame that this gorgeous film is getting unfair flack in the media from particular fringe groups who are interested in only stirring divisiveness and conflict, which is contrary to the spirit and vision of this beautiful film; one of South Asian solidarity and togetherness.