Peacock Lament (2022): Cast & Plot
Peacock Lament is a 2022 drama directed by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara, starring Akalanka Prabashwara as Amila, Sabeetha Perera and Dinara Punchihewa. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Sanjeewa Pushpakumara
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
- Sinhalese
- Studio
- Sapushpa Expressions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Peacock Lament About?
The premise of Peacock Lament without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amila, a young man from a small Sri Lankan village, relocates to Colombo after the loss of his parents. He works diligently as a construction worker while caring for his four siblings. His sister, Inoka, requires urgent and costly heart surgery in India to treat a congenital defect. Struggling to raise the necessary funds, Amila encounters a dangerous individual and becomes entangled in a child trafficking operation.
Peacock Lament Cast & Characters
Akalanka Prabashwara leads the cast as Amila, with Sabeetha Perera as Malani and Dinara Punchihewa as Nadee. Directed by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sanjeewa Pushpakumara
- Akalanka Prabashwara as Amila
- Sabeetha Perera as Malani
- Dinara Punchihewa as Nadee
- Mahendra Perera as Senior Police Superintendent
Also Starring in Peacock Lament
· 11 more- Lorenzo Acquaviva Carlo
- Priyanka Samaraweera
- Lahiru Prasad Raiiha
- Dishney Umangi Rajapakshe Remu
- Amiththa Weerasinghe Dr. Mano
- Yasholda Rasanduni Himali
- Sangeetha Nilnadee Godagama Baddhara
- Sanjeewa Dissanayake
- Milinda Madugalle
- Kumudu Nishantha
- Princy Fernando
More from Sanjeewa Pushpakumara
More films directed by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara: Burning Birds and Flying Fish.
Peacock Lament Plot Summary
What happens in Peacock Lament from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Born and raised in a small village in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, 19-year-old Amila has endured a traumatic childhood, becoming a helpless orphan after the loss of his parents. In search of a redemption arc and better living standards, he relocates to the urban landscape of Colombo. His primary motivation is to provide for his four young siblings, specifically his sister Inoka, who suffers from a congenital heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot.
Full summary
The whole story of Peacock Lament, scene by scene
Peacock Lament Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Peacock Lament.
How Well Do You Know Peacock Lament?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Where does Amila relocate to in search of better living standards?
Peacock Lament Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Il canto del pavone” and “피콕 라멘트”.
- Also known as
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- Il canto del pavone
- 피콕 라멘트
- Krzyk pawia
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Peacock Lament FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Peacock Lament, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Peacock Lament?
Peacock Lament runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Peacock Lament released?
Peacock Lament was released on October 29, 2022.
Who directed Peacock Lament?
Peacock Lament was directed by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara.
More films by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara Who is in the cast of Peacock Lament?
Peacock Lament stars Akalanka Prabashwara as Amila, Sabeetha Perera as Malani and Dinara Punchihewa as Nadee, among 15 credited actors.
Does Peacock Lament have a post-credit scene?
No. Peacock Lament has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Peacock Lament in?
The original language of Peacock Lament is Sinhalese.
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