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The Wasps Are Here
Genres
Drama
Overview
Set in a fishing village named Kalpitiya, this movie explores tradition and exploitation because of capitalism in this small village.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
125 min
Release Date
1978-08-11
Status
Released
Original Language
Sinhala
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Joe Abeywickrama
Anton
Wimal Kumara de Costa
Socialist
Ruby de Mel
Helen's Mother
Malini Fonseka
Helen
Amarasiri Kalansooriya
Vijaya Kumaratunga
Victor
Daya Tennekoon
Cyril Wickramage
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