Kaliyugaya is a 1981 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Lester James Peries; it was adapted from the novel Kaliyugaya by Martin Wickramasinghe, and follows the events of the film Gamperaliya. It was followed by the film adaptation of the third novel in Wickramasinghe's trilogy, Yuganthaya, in 1983. It was a Director's Fortnight selection at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival

Synopsis

Piyal (Henry Jayasena) and Nanda (Punya Heendeniya) from Gamperaliya have now aged, and their children, Alan, Chandrasoma and Nalika have left them. Nanda reminisces on her life after her son sends her a letter from London, accusing her and her husband of various faults.

Production

The film features the four main actors of Gamperaliya; it was shot on 35mm and used Eastmancolor. The film also featured the famous stately home Lakshmigiri.

Cast