Film
Beyond the Binary
2024 · 5m
On Vescene
No Vescene ratings yet — sign in and be the first.
Overview
A middle-class family gives birth to an intersex child. The rural setting of Sri Lanka is contextualized throughout the film. Here, the father and grandmother are talking in the hospital about the child. They are thinking and debating about what to do. The film portrays the father's demand as a genuine culture shock. The father is torn between traditional beliefs and the welfare of the child, highlighting the complexities of navigating social expectations in a changing world. As the story unfolds, viewers are invited to question their perspectives on gender and identity.
Cast
Crew
- Sudesh AbeynayakaDirector · Writer
- Wathsala HerathWriter
- Gimhani IdammudaligeWriter
Details
- Release date
- April 26, 2024
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Sinhala
- Runtime
- 5m
Rate it on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.