Movie Details

Adapted from Anoma Ratnayake’s award winning children's novel, Irasma tells the heartfelt story of a girl named Irasma who, in the absence of her busy parents, navigates feelings of loneliness and broken familial ties. She draws strength through art and personal resilience to rebuild connections with her family. Director & Writer: Ariyarathna Vithana Cinematography: Suminda Weerasinghe Music Composer: Victor Ratnayake Editor: Denzil Jayaweera Production: National Film Corporation / Children’s Film Society (first to be funded by Film Development Fund) Main Cast: • Ama Wijesekara as Irasma (lead actress) • Douglas Ranasinghe as Sonali’s husband • Iranganie Serasinghe as Irasma’s grandmother • Maureen Charuni as Sonali (aunt) • Duleeka Marapana as Paani (mother) • Priyankara Rathnayake as Tharintha (father) • Saranga Disasekara as Irasma’s elder cousin • Plus supporting roles: Hirushini Abeygunawardana (young Irasma), Romesh Sugathapala Runtime: Approximately 95 minutes Film Type: Feature-length children’s drama Awards & Recognition: • Merit Certificate, 12th Prix Leonardo International Film Festival, Italy