This Is My Moon (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2000, This Is My Moon is a war film directed by Asoka Handagama, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in a Northern border village during the Sri Lankan Civil War, a Sinhalese soldier meets a Tamil girl in the battlefield. The soldier leaves the army with the girl, and goes back to his village. The arrival of the Tamil girl into this predominantly Sinhala village causes a stir within the community, where they collectively decide to send her to a refugee camp. "This is My Moon" is a controversial examination of village life, where rural myths are shattered to reveal a deeper reality of a society torn apart by war.
Who’s in it. This Is My Moon stars Saumya Liyanage as Soldier, Dilhani Ekanayake as Tamil Woman, Jagath Chamila as Prospective soldier and Jayasiri Chandrajith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, This Is My Moon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Is My Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Is My Moon tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is My Moon (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Is My Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Is My Moon worth watching?
- This Is My Moon holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Is My Moon?
- This Is My Moon stars Saumya Liyanage, Dilhani Ekanayake, Jagath Chamila, Jayasiri Chandrajith and Naditha Dinesh.
- When was This Is My Moon released?
- This Is My Moon was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.