On the 'Muhurat' day, producer gave me an advance to work as an Asst.Director. My assistant, Production Assistant and Make up Assistant are looking on.
My first day shooting with John (main actor,script writer & producer). I had to run and tell him, elephants have damaged houses. I ran 16 times to tell that! Shot at a Bungalow on a hill top closer to Kandy.
This is the climax scene of the Tamil portion of the film, my daughter leaves the estate to work in another village. This story based on events happened 100 years ago, with the introduction of Tea to Ceylon. 17 actors, one long scene, if one makes a mistake- retake. I lost count of retakes. Popular actress Maheswari acted as my wife. my radio "Guru" Sana's grandson acted as my younger son (standing there)
While the shooting in progress, Famous Film Director Lester James Peries( who recently got the Life time Achievement Award at the Delhi Film festivel) with his wife Sumithra Peries visited the location. [Left - Right] Costume Designer, Mohamed Niyaz (Director), K.S.Balachandran (Asst.Director), Cyril Wicramage (Actor), Lester, Sumithra Peries, Cameramen, Lester's assistant.
As a tri-lingual film, Cyril Wickramage, Menike Attanayake, Sister, Sabitha Perera, Uncle - in the Sinhala portion of this film. Sorry .... forgotten your names.
[Anyone who knows their names, please help me]
In sick bed, Jane Fleming (Heroine) being looked after by the Tamil Girl.
