Rekava

Rekava Sinhalese language word means Line of Destiny is a 1956 film based on village life and their mythical beliefs in Sri Lanka then Ceylon. It is the first Sinhalese film which was fully shot in Ceylon and was the first in the country to be shot outdoors. It was also the first film which was free from Indian influence. Many Sinhalese films produced in that era were remakes of South Indian films which were not properly adapted to the Sri Lankan context. Even their dialogs were not natural.

The film starts with a tilt walker cum musician Miguel Sesha Palihakkara arriving in the village of Siriyalas with a monkey it performs various antics for the public. Two thieves of the village try to rob him and Sena Somapala Dharapriya, a young boy prevents the robbery. The tilt walker, who is also a palm reader, read the boys palm and predict the future, said that Sena will become a famous healer and bring dignity to the village.One day, when Sena and his friend Anula Myrtle Fernando were playing with a Kyte, Anula suddenly loses her eyesight. The native doctor of village was unable to restore Anulas sight but Sena touches her eyes, miraculously Anula begins to see. After that Sena got a reputation of a boy with a magical touch. ........

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