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Aba

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.

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