Burning Birds

Since her fish salesman husband was killed by militant thugs for his political affiliations, Kusum has been left alone to support her eight children and her mother-in-law. She does this by breaking rocks in a nearby quarry. But of course, things can get worse and they do in this heartfelt but gruelling litany of suffering.

Director: Sanjeewa Pushpakumara

Cast: Mahendra Perera, Shyam Fernando, Anoma Janadari, Samanalee Fonseka, Chandani Seneviratne

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.