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For a Son (2016): Cast

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For a Son is a 2016 film directed by Suranga Deshapriya Katugampala, starring Kaushalaya Fernando, Vishan Maduka Fernando and Isabella Dilavello. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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For a Son (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Suranga Deshapriya Katugampala
Original language
Sinhalese
Studio
Gina Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is For a Son About?

The premise of For a Son without spoilers.

Sunita, a middle-aged Sri Lankan woman, works as a caregiver while living with her teenage son on the outskirts of a northern Italian city. Their relationship is strained by tension and a pervasive silence. The boy, having grown up in Italy, embodies a cultural identity his mother finds difficult to grasp, as she grapples with a sense of displacement in a country she doesn't feel entirely connected to.

For a Son Themes & Keywords

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  • mother son relationship
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Cast & crew

For a Son Cast

Kaushalaya Fernando leads the cast, with Vishan Maduka Fernando and Isabella Dilavello. Directed by Suranga Deshapriya Katugampala; 6 actors are credited in all.

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For a Son Also Known As

Also known as “Per un figlio”.

Also known as
  • Per un figlio

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For a Son FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of For a Son, each answered in a sentence.

How long is For a Son?

For a Son runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was For a Son released?

For a Son was released on November 19, 2016.

Who directed For a Son?

For a Son was directed by Suranga Deshapriya Katugampala.

Who is in the cast of For a Son?

For a Son stars Kaushalaya Fernando, Vishan Maduka Fernando and Isabella Dilavello, among 6 credited actors.

Does For a Son have a post-credit scene?

No. For a Son has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is For a Son in?

The original language of For a Son is Sinhalese.

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