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With You, Without You

With You, Without You (2013)

Feb 03, 2013 1h 30m Drama

The film set, in post war Sri Lanka, brings us close to two characters who collide quite accidentally, and through them we experience the deep and seemingly unbridgeable chasm that conflict almost always creates. Will love help them cross the bridge? Or will the past continue to color the present? A man and a woman from the two ends of the thirty-year-old bloody civil war in Sri Lanka discover that the color of love is blue, and life, shades of grey.

Directed by Prasanna Vithanage

Cast

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Shyam Fernando
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Shyam Fernando

as Sarathsiri

Anjali Patil
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Anjali Patil

as Selvi

Wasantha Moragoda
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Wasantha Moragoda

as Gamini

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Maheshwari Ratnam

as Lakshmi

Crew

Director
  • Prasanna Vithanage
Writer
  • Prasanna Vithanage

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, With You, Without You examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director Prasanna Vithanage brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2013, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of With You, Without You took approximately 4 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 90 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 141 minutes long.
  • Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.
  • The film contains approximately 2267 individual shots.

Historical Context

  • In 2013, when this film is released:
  • Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
  • Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: February 3, 2013
  • Runtime: 1h 30m

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