---
title: "Death on a Full Moon Day"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/death-on-a-full-moon-day-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 410732
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 74
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Death on a Full Moon Day (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/death-on-a-full-moon-day-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Death on a Full Moon Day is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by NHK. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A grieving father clings to hope as his son's fate remains uncertain."

### Why Watch
- Powerful exploration of denial and loss
- Strong emotional performances

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film’s deliberate pace may not suit viewers seeking fast-paced narratives
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with somber themes of loss and denial, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: somber, introspective, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/death-on-a-full-moon-day-1997#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Prasanna Vithanage
- **Networks / Studios**: NHK

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joe Abeywickrama** as *Vannihamy*
- **Priyanka Samaraweera** as *Sunanda*
- **Linton Semage**
- **Mahendra Perera**
- **Kumara Karunananda**
- **Nayana Hettiarachchi**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: Who directed "Death on a Full Moon Day"?
The director is Prasanna Vithanage.

### Q: When was the movie released?
It was released in 1997.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film runs about 1 hour and 14 minutes.

### Q: What is the central storyline?
It follows a father who refuses to accept his son's death in war.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Death on a Full Moon Day — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/410732)

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