Movie

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)

“Adapted from Martin Wickramasinghe's eponymous novel”

★ 9.0(1)19872h 47m

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Director: Tissa Abeysekera
Release date: 1987-11-06
Runtime: 2h 47m
Language: Sinhalese
Status: Released
Country: Sri Lanka

About The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) is a 1987 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tissa Abeysekera, starring Sanath Gunathilake, Sabeetha Perera and Joe Abeywickrama. It has a runtime of 2 hours 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This psychological drama attempts to dwell into the mind of Aravinda, whose Buddhist empathy and detachment are contrasted with his worldly friends and relatives. The English translation of the title, "The Way of the Lotus" implies Aravinda as Lotus-rising above dirt and mud to blossom.

Cast

Sanath Gunathilake

Aravinda

Sabeetha Perera

Bathee

Joe Abeywickrama

Daya Alwis

Shriyani Amarasena

Inoka Amarasena

Douglas Ranasinghe

Cletus Mendis

Sunethra Sarathchandra

Bandula Vithanage

Somalatha Subasinghe

Rathna Sumanapala

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) in India?+

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How long is The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)?+

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) has a runtime of 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).

Who stars in The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)?+

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) stars Sanath Gunathilake, Sabeetha Perera, Joe Abeywickrama, Daya Alwis and Shriyani Amarasena.

When did The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) come out?+

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) is a 1987 movie directed by Tissa Abeysekera.

What genre is The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)?+

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) is Drama film.

Who directed The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)?+

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) was directed by Tissa Abeysekera.