Changes in the Village (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1963, Changes in the Village is a drama film directed by Lester James Peries, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Piyal is a handsome young teacher who is hired to teach English to Nanda, a member of a high class family. They fall in love, but can't elope because Piyal is of a lower class. Nanda's parents instead push her into a marriage with Jinadasa, who is of the same class as them. With economic downturn in Sri Lanka, both families lose their status and Jinadasa leaves to try to make a better life for himself; he never achieves his goal and dies penniless. Piyal and Nanda can now finally come together. They have changed however, and the earlier idylic nature of their relationship is not recaptured.
Who’s in it. Changes in the Village stars Punya Hiendeniya as Nanda, Henry Jayasena as Pryal Weliweli, Wickrema Bogoda as Tissa and Trelicia Gunawardena as Anula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Changes in the Village has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Hungama Play. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Changes in the Village page.
If you liked it. Fans of Changes in the Village tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Changes in the Village (1963)?
- In IN, Changes in the Village is available to stream on Hungama Play. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Changes in the Village worth watching?
- Changes in the Village holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Changes in the Village?
- Changes in the Village stars Punya Hiendeniya, Henry Jayasena, Wickrema Bogoda, Trelicia Gunawardena and Gamini Fonseka.
- When was Changes in the Village released?
- Changes in the Village was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.