How to Be an Adult (1975)

8.0/10 • 111 min • Drama

Overview

Susila lives in a small village with her mother and two brothers. Growing up facing the bitterest realities of life, her coming of age is delayed. But once it happens, she instantaneously attracts the attention of the young men in the village leading to conflict.

Cast

Malini Fonseka

Katuwalagedera 'Susila' Susilawathie 'Susee'

Vijaya Kumaratunga

Ratnayake Arachilage Ratnayake 'Ralahamy'

Shanthi Lekha

Susila's Mother

Wimal Kumara de Costa

Siripala

Eddie Jayamanne

Uncle

Cyril Wickramage

Fighting card dealer

Somasiri Dehipitiya

Bootlegger

Daya Thennakoon

Helper of the Temple

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