Chinthana Dharmadasa

Abhisari explores the lives of sex workers in Sri Lanka and the complex legal and social realities surrounding their work. The film seeks to spark discussion around the legitimacy of sex work as labour, highlighting the stigma, legal barriers, and social attitudes faced by women in the industry while presenting their experiences with dignity.

Struggling with a profound sense of isolation, 29-year-old D’s aimless life is interrupted when Kathy seeks refuge at his home following a rift with her partner. As the two spend an agonizing day waiting for a reconciliation call that never comes, they make desperate but futile attempts to bridge the emotional chasm between them. Tragically realizing they have forgotten the language of human connection, Kathy is ultimately overwhelmed by the suffocating emptiness and flees. D is left completely alone, nursing a newly shattered heart and clinging to the fragile illusion that she might one day return.

A mother and son, a young pregnant woman and a schoolgirl experience the harsh realities of war in Sri Lanka as they also struggle to survive their own personal battles.

Kamal murders his wife and, in an agitated and confused state, he sets on a journey to dispose of the body.

Abhisari explores the lives of sex workers in Sri Lanka and the complex legal and social realities surrounding their work. The film seeks to spark discussion around the legitimacy of sex work as labour, highlighting the stigma, legal barriers, and social attitudes faced by women in the industry while presenting their experiences with dignity.

Struggling with a profound sense of isolation, 29-year-old D’s aimless life is interrupted when Kathy seeks refuge at his home following a rift with her partner. As the two spend an agonizing day waiting for a reconciliation call that never comes, they make desperate but futile attempts to bridge the emotional chasm between them. Tragically realizing they have forgotten the language of human connection, Kathy is ultimately overwhelmed by the suffocating emptiness and flees. D is left completely alone, nursing a newly shattered heart and clinging to the fragile illusion that she might one day return.

Struggling with a profound sense of isolation, 29-year-old D’s aimless life is interrupted when Kathy seeks refuge at his home following a rift with her partner. As the two spend an agonizing day waiting for a reconciliation call that never comes, they make desperate but futile attempts to bridge the emotional chasm between them. Tragically realizing they have forgotten the language of human connection, Kathy is ultimately overwhelmed by the suffocating emptiness and flees. D is left completely alone, nursing a newly shattered heart and clinging to the fragile illusion that she might one day return.

A mother and son, a young pregnant woman and a schoolgirl experience the harsh realities of war in Sri Lanka as they also struggle to survive their own personal battles.

Kamal murders his wife and, in an agitated and confused state, he sets on a journey to dispose of the body.

Kamal murders his wife and, in an agitated and confused state, he sets on a journey to dispose of the body.