Younger Sister (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, Younger Sister is a drama film directed by Darmasena Pathiraja, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Dharmesena Pathiraja's only Tamil language film, Ponmani (Younger Sister) is about a starkly different socio-economic culture and political climate. Set in the northern city of Jaffna, it traces the fortunes and concerns of an economically depleted upper caste, lower middle class family. An evocative film about land, women, romance and tragedy, narrated in an idiom of understatement.
Who’s in it. Younger Sister stars Wickrema Bogoda, Wimal Kumara de Costa, Amarasiri Kalansooriya and Vijaya Kumaratunga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Younger Sister has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Younger Sister page.
If you liked it. Fans of Younger Sister tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Younger Sister (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Younger Sister change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Younger Sister worth watching?
- Younger Sister holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Younger Sister?
- Younger Sister stars Wickrema Bogoda, Wimal Kumara de Costa, Amarasiri Kalansooriya, Vijaya Kumaratunga and Swarna Mallawarachchi.
- When was Younger Sister released?
- Younger Sister was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.