Given the simple yet apt synopsis of, “In the gentrifying neighborhoods of Colombo, an adolescent girl copes with her insecurities by seeking solace in fantasy.”, Thisen Umagiliya’s “Distance” is a kaleidoscope of emotions centered around the coming of age of a young woman who embarks on a night of rebellion after meeting her idol at a party. The production uses abstract storytelling to paint a tragic portrait of desire, inequality, and idolatry in the modern era.
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What makes “Distance” work so brilliantly in its exploration of complex themes is director Thisen Umagiliya’s ability to craft a story steeped in the culture of Sri Lanka and its treatment of youth while simultaneously tapping into global issues brought on by the modern comforts of technology. The film, undeniably, has a locale and culture around it that feeds into...
“Distance” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative
What makes “Distance” work so brilliantly in its exploration of complex themes is director Thisen Umagiliya’s ability to craft a story steeped in the culture of Sri Lanka and its treatment of youth while simultaneously tapping into global issues brought on by the modern comforts of technology. The film, undeniably, has a locale and culture around it that feeds into...
- 1/17/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
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