The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) 1987
“Adapted from Martin Wickramasinghe's eponymous novel”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 167 minutes
- Director
- Tissa Abeysekera
What is The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)?
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 167 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 6, 1987
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 9.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~167 minutes
- Status
- Released
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The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Explore the mind of Aravinda as his Buddhist empathy contrasts with worldly friends.”
- Adapted from Martin Wickramasinghe's novel
- Explores deep psychological themes
- Runtime is nearly three hours
- Limited contemporary availability
Watch it if you enjoy psychological dramas exploring Buddhist philosophy and detachment.
This is a psychological drama dealing with philosophical themes.
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When was the film released?
The film was released on November 6, 1987.
What is the genre of the film?
It is a psychological drama.
Is the film based on a book?
Yes, it is adapted from Martin Wickramasinghe's eponymous novel.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Aravinda.
What does the English translation of the title imply?
It implies Aravinda rising above dirt and mud to blossom like a lotus.
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