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1h 49m | Drama
Shot on location and set in Sri Lanka in the 1970’s and 80’s, FUNNY BOY explores the awakening of sexual identity by a young boy named Arjie (portrayed by Arush Nand and Brandon Ingram). As political tensions escalate to a boiling point between the minority Tamils and the majority Sinhalese, a young boy comes of age in a society and family that doesn’t embrace difference outside of societal norms. The film chronicles Arjie’s struggle to find balance and self-love despite the absence of empathy and understanding.
Director: Deepa Mehta
Producer(s): David Hamilton, Howard Shore
Cast: Agam Darshi, Seema Biswas, Ali Kazmi, Nimmi Harasgama, Shivantha Wijesinha, Ruvin De Silva, Arush Nand, Brandon Ingram, Orlando Giraldo
16 votes and 4 Reviews
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1h 49m | Drama
Shot on location and set in Sri Lanka in the 1970’s and 80’s, FUNNY BOY explores the awakening of sexual identity by a young boy named Arjie (portrayed by Arush Nand and Brandon Ingram). As political tensions escalate to a boiling point between the minority Tamils and the majority Sinhalese, a young boy comes of age in a society and family that doesn’t embrace difference outside of societal norms. The film chronicles Arjie’s struggle to find balance and self-love despite the absence of empathy and understanding.
1h 49m | Drama
Shot on location and set in Sri Lanka in the 1970’s and 80’s, FUNNY BOY explores the awakening of sexual identity by a young boy named Arjie (portrayed by Arush Nand and Brandon Ingram).
