A love beyond ethnic divisions
Nim Him’, a love story that goes beyond ethnic and religious barriers, is scheduled to be released on MPI circuit cinemas around the country from next April.
Scripted and directed by Michelle Fonseka, ‘Nim Him’ is his second directorial venture. Started with ‘Supiri Andare’, a family film, his second film revolves around a love story between a Tamil Hindu girl and a Sinhala boy.
The film narrates around Radhika Krishnaswami who is brought up in a traditional Hindu background. Her parents are desperately searching for a partner who would suit their ethnicity, religion and social background. Even Radhika is waiting for a prospective partner. Many comes her way but either they do not suit their family or she doesn’t like them. But one day she comes across a young man who is completely different to what she and her family were searching for. And this meeting and relationship is to last for the rest of her life.
The film stars Gangu Roshana, Milinda Madugalla, Janak Premalal, Kumari Munasinghe, Nirosha Thalagala, Nilusha Fernando, W. Jayasiri, Gihan Fernando, Roshan Pilapitiya, Sampath Tennakone, Anura Bandara Rajaguru, Wasantha Vittachchi, Susanga Kahandawala and Saman Dharmawansha. Jointly presented by Alankara Films and Ama Films, it is produced by Gayan Gunawardhena, Saman Dharmawansa, Prince Wickremanayake, Pradeep Herath and Indika Madawala.
Camera and still photography by Indika Bamunuarachchi, editing, colour grading and sound mixing are by Dilan Gunawardena. Make up Gamini Costa, art director Susanga Kahandawarachchi, production executive Gayan Gunawardena, music director Sarath Wickrema and media coordinator is Anton J. Fernando. The film was shot in and around Nuwara Eliya, Kurunegala and Colombo.
