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Changes in the Village (1963): Cast & Box Office

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Changes in the Village is a 1963 drama directed by Lester James Peries, starring Punya Hiendeniya as Nanda, Gamini Fonseka and Henry Jayasena. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $10,716 worldwide.

Changes in the Village (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Sinhalese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Changes in the Village About?

The premise of Changes in the Village without spoilers.

Piyal, a teacher, is hired to teach English to Nanda, from a wealthy family, and they fall in love despite class differences. Nanda’s parents force her to marry Jinadasa. An economic crisis strips families of status; Jinadasa leaves to find work, yet dies penniless. After his death they reunite, but years have changed them and the idyll is gone.

Changes in the Village Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • girl
  • based on novel
Cast & crew

Changes in the Village Cast & Characters

Punya Hiendeniya leads the cast as Nanda, with Gamini Fonseka as Jinadasa and Henry Jayasena as Pryal Weliweli. Directed by Lester James Peries; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

Changes in the Village Box Office

Changes in the Village grossed $10,716 worldwide.

1963 box office

Worldwide gross

$10.7K

International
$10.7K
Details

Changes in the Village Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Gamperaliya” and “Changement au village”.

Also known as
  • Gamperaliya
  • Changement au village
  • Перемены в деревне
  • 村庄变迁
  • 변화하는 마을
  • 村莊變遷

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Changes in the Village FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Changes in the Village, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Changes in the Village?

Changes in the Village runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Changes in the Village released?

Changes in the Village was released on July 21, 1963.

Who directed Changes in the Village?

Changes in the Village was directed by Lester James Peries.

More films by Lester James Peries

Who is in the cast of Changes in the Village?

Changes in the Village stars Punya Hiendeniya as Nanda, Gamini Fonseka as Jinadasa and Henry Jayasena as Pryal Weliweli, among 6 credited actors.

How much did Changes in the Village make at the box office?

Changes in the Village grossed $10,716 worldwide.

Does Changes in the Village have a post-credit scene?

No. Changes in the Village has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Changes in the Village in?

The original language of Changes in the Village is Sinhalese.

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