The Wasps Are Here

Set in a fishing village named Kalpitiya, this movie explores tradition and exploitation because of capitalism in this small village.

Cast

Joe Abeywickrama

as Anton

Wimal Kumara de Costa

as Socialist

Ruby de Mel

as Helen's Mother

Malini Fonseka

as Helen

Amarasiri Kalansooriya

Vijaya Kumaratunga

as Victor

Daya Tennekoon

Cyril Wickramage

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