---
title: "Bambaru Awith"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bambaru-awith-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 559859
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 125
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bambaru Awith (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bambaru-awith-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bambaru Awith is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Saranga Salaroo. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cunning fisherman exploits his peers as Westernized youths stir up conflict in a coastal village."

### Why Watch
- Explores class and cultural tensions
- Strong character dynamics
- Authentic rural setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow
- Over two hours long
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s mature themes and NC16 rating make it suitable for older teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: social-drama, cultural-clash, tension, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/bambaru-awith-1978#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Darmasena Pathiraja
- **Networks / Studios**: Saranga Salaroo

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joe Abeywickrama** as *Anton*
- **Wimal Kumara de Costa** as *Weerasena*
- **Ruby de Mel** as *Helen's Mother*
- **Malini Fonseka** as *Helen*
- **Amarasiri Kalansooriya** as *Sanath*
- **Vijaya Kumaratunga** as *Victor*
- **Cyril Wickramage** as *Cyril*
- **Daya Thennakoon** as *Francis*
- **W. Jayasiri** as *Michael*
- **Daya De Alwis** as *Church Father*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
It takes place in a fishing village.

### Q: Who is Anton Aiya?
He is an exploiter who pretends to be an ordinary fisherman while feeding off other fishermen.

### Q: What drives the central conflict?
A clash between Anton Aiya and Baby Mahattaya, a representative of urban entrepreneurial youth.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and five minutes.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
It is rated NC16.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bambaru Awith — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/559859)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*