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Sathara Ima Gini' directed by Gamini Rathnasiri is a miniplay that has a strong message for parents and children. It is telecast every Monday at 9.30 pm on the Rupavahini.

Screenplay written by Rasika Suraweera Arachchi, the story concept, art direction and production is by Dr. Dayan Jayatilake.

The cast comprising children and some veterans are Kasun Chamara Kumanayake, Vidushi Uththara Liyanage, Dilini Rangana Liyanage, Umanga Nirmal Karunaratne, Nihal Fernando, Kusum Renu, Neil Alles, Malkanthie Jayasinghe, Hyacinth Wijeratne, Janak Premalal, Ravindra Yasas, Nethali Nanayakkara, Terry Jayasinghe, Palitha Lokupothagama, Gamini Jayalath and Nella Samanthi.

Bimsara and Mihira are two clever young boys studying in the same class. Bimsara comes from an affluent background while Mihira son of a bus conductor is from middle class. Attending to his studies well Mihira enjoys his childhood where as Bimsara is pressurised by his mother, Janitha who is very strict on his education. Brought up in an enclosed background Bimsara is not exposed to other children in his village and is not allowed attend to any extraordinary activity. On contrary Mihira as well as his sister Malithi are brought up with parental love and care.

Having successfully passed the ordinary level examination, the two boys prepare for their advanced level. Bimsara's mother who is keen on admitting her son to a leading school gets him admitted to a school in the town. She also finds various extra tuition classes for him. Her aim is to get her son distinction passes for all the subjects. Yet Bimsara who comes to town gets trapped in its rush. Meanwhile Bimsara's father, Alwis who is involved in both politics and business gives up the former. This is because that he thinks that politics is not suitable for him. At this stage regular quarrels starts between the parents and Bimsara becomes a victim. It was only his grandmother and the servant, Kotapola brings some relief to him.

Having completed Advanced Level Bimsara and Mihira receive results. Mihira passes the exams while Bimsara comes down. Having seen the exam results, Bimsara becomes a different person.

When his parents realises the pressure that Bimsara a clever student had undergone a mental trauma they realise their mistake.

It is too late when they realise that a child need both protective love and freedom in set parameters. Filmed by Sunil Sri Perera, make up by Ananda Wickremakeerthi, 'Sathara Ima Gini' is music directed by Navaratne Gamage.