Sri Lanka10 Essential Films from Sri LankaStop 6 of 10

Aba

Name: Aba
Released: 2008

අබා

2008

This historical epic dramatizes the youth of Pandukabhaya, the resourceful ancient prince who overcame exile and conspiracy to become one of the founding kings of Sri Lanka. A sweeping period adventure.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Sri Lanka

This film is stop 6 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Sri Lanka. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps Sri Lanka in the 196 country film challenge.