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The Tree Goddess

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2018 | 115 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone in the mood for a love story and anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Vaishnavee (The Goddess), (Sinhalese: වෛෂ්ණාවී) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by veteran director Sumitra Peries and produced by Mano Nanayakkara. 1930’s, Sri Lanka. Partly a compelling domestic drama, and a demonic love story, the narrative follows a puppet-maker who’s set to be married to a young girl. Unfortunately, the girl elopes with her secret lover. Devastated, the grieving puppet-maker ends up carving a puppet in her likeness, which eventually comes to life, setting in motion a fantastical chain of events.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 915 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sumitra Peries

  • Yashoda WimaladharmaVaishnavee / Tree Goddess
  • Thumindu DodantennaOsanda
  • Samadhi ArunachayaRuchira
  • Rohana BeddageGurunnanse
  • Vasanthi ChathuraniLaxmi's mother
  • Jayalath ManoratneRuchira's Father
  • Roshan PilapitiyaLaxmi's Lover
  • Iranganie SerasingheOsanda's grandmother
  • Cletus MendisBoatman
  • Thesara JayawardaneLaxmi's friend