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The Girls

7.419781h 50mMovieDramaRomance

In rural Sri Lanka, two sisters pursue love and personal ambitions despite their family's strict social expectations. As class barriers and financial struggles intensify, both women are forced to abandon their dreams for family duty.

DirectorSumitra Peries
ProducerLester James Peries

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Cast · Directed by Sumitra Peries

VCVasanthi Chathurani
Vasanthi Chathurani
Kusumawathie
JAJoe Abeywickrama
Joe Abeywickrama
Doctor
AJ
Ajith Jinadasa
Nimal Hathurusinghe
JS
Jenita Samaraweera
Soma Liyanage
SA
Shayama Ananda
Podmini
CW
Chitra Wakista
Kamalawathie Satharasinghe
SP
Senaka Perera
Mr. Liyanage
ND
Nimal Dayaratne
Gunapala
DP
Dayamanthi Pattiarachchi
Maduri
TGTrelicia Gunawardena
Trelicia Gunawardena
Mrs. Liyanage

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The Girls — streaming FAQ

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The Girls is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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