Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025 

Time: 6pm 

Venue: Culture Lab, Newcastle University

Tickets:  Free, registration is essential 

Box-office: https://shorturl.at/2C6QT  

Director: Prasanna Vithanage | Sinhala with English subtitles | Sri Lanka 2023 | 95 mins 

An Indian tourist couple arrive in the hill country of crisis ridden Sri Lanka to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary. But, when things take an unexpected turn, conflicts deepen revealing cracks in their relationship. 

Film Director, Prasanna Vithanage, winner of over 35 international and national awards, is regarded as one of the most talented and influential filmmakers in South Asia. He is best known for his thought-provoking films that delve into social, political, and cultural issues.  

Presented by GemArts, Newcastle University and Northumbria University  

GemArts award winning Masala Festival is back from 14th – 20th July celebrating a mix and blend of the finest South Asian Arts and Culture, packed full of performances, exhibitions, events, workshops, talks, pop ups and delicious Indian food in venues, places and spaces across the North East. For full Masala Festival 2025 programme visit www.gemarts.org