Burning Birds (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2016, Burning Birds is a notable film directed by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Burning Birds stars Mahendra Perera as Owner of slaughter house, Shyam Fernando as Paramilitary leader, Anoma Janadari as Kusum and Samanalee Fonseka as Wasana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Burning Birds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Birds page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning Birds (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Birds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burning Birds worth watching?
- Burning Birds holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burning Birds?
- Burning Birds stars Mahendra Perera, Shyam Fernando, Anoma Janadari, Samanalee Fonseka and Chandani Seneviratne.
- When was Burning Birds released?
- Burning Birds was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.