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Historical thriller

Tsunami (2020): Cast

Tsunami (2020) movie poster

Tsunami is a 2020 historical thriller directed by Somaratne Dissanayake, starring Kumara Thirimadura as Thovilakaru, Giriraj Kaushalya and Sarath Chandrasiri. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Tsunami (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Thriller , History , Drama
Original language
Sinhalese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tsunami About?

The premise of Tsunami without spoilers.

Following the devastating 2004 tsunami, two families find their lives irrevocably altered. The story centers on a Tamil family who lost a young child during the disaster and a Sinhalese girl who, ten years later, displays a remarkable connection to Tamil language and memories of a past life. A distinctive birthmark leads the family to believe she may be their lost daughter, forcing her to confront a difficult choice between her biological family and the one that raised her.

Tsunami Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami
  • charity organization
  • journalist
  • stockholm sweden
  • extramarital affair
  • tsunami
  • tv mini series
  • year 2004
  • thailand
  • cancer patient
  • stepfather stepson relationship
  • christmas
+11 more
  • one word title
  • blended family
  • childlessness
  • embezzlement
  • shopaholic
  • tourism
  • cell phone
  • newsroom
  • scoop
  • ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
  • eastern europe
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Cast & crew

Tsunami Cast & Characters

Kumara Thirimadura leads the cast as Thovilakaru, with Giriraj Kaushalya as Lawyer and Sarath Chandrasiri as Gurunnanse. Directed by Somaratne Dissanayake; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Somaratne Dissanayake

More films directed by Somaratne Dissanayake: Sarigama, Siri Parakum, Bindu and Siri Raja Siri.

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Videos

Tsunami Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tsunami.

Tsunami Sinhala Movie Trailer

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FAQ

Tsunami FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Tsunami?

Tsunami runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Tsunami released?

Tsunami was released on January 16, 2020.

Who directed Tsunami?

Tsunami was directed by Somaratne Dissanayake.

More films by Somaratne Dissanayake

Who is in the cast of Tsunami?

Tsunami stars Kumara Thirimadura as Thovilakaru, Giriraj Kaushalya as Lawyer and Sarath Chandrasiri as Gurunnanse, among 11 credited actors.

Does Tsunami have a post-credit scene?

No. Tsunami has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tsunami in?

The original language of Tsunami is Sinhalese.

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