Ceylon

Ceylon

A Story from Ceylon

2014 · 125 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, War

Rajini, a Sri Lankan Tamil girl, narrates the horrific tale of why she had to leave her homeland and become a refugee in India.

Directed by Santosh Sivan · Written by Sharanya Rajgopal

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