Film

The Yellow Robe

1967 · 1h 46m · Drama · Romance

Cyril (Tony Ranasinghe) is dissatisfied with his introverted fiancée Sujatha (Punya Heendeniya). He starts a relationship with the outgoing Sarojini (Anula Karunatilleke) and gets her pregnant. Sujatha meanwhile is fascinated by a wandering Buddhist nun. Due to the pregnancy, Cyril breaks off the engagement having no intention to marry Sarojini. Till the birth of the child he supports her and then leaves her for an older rich woman. Sarojini is distraught and contemplates suicide. Sujatha by this time is planning to become a nun.

Punya Hiendeniya

Sujatha

Tony Ranasinghe

Cyril Elkaduwawa

Anula Karunathilaka

Sarojini

Iranganie Serasinghe

D.R. Nanayakkara

Eliyas

Shanthi Lekha

• Lester James PeriesDirector
• Sumitra PeriesEditor

Release date

April 30, 1967

Status

Released

Original language

Sinhala

Runtime

1h 46m

Genres

Drama, Romance