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Polygyny (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1999, Polygyny is a notable film directed by Udayakantha Warnasuriya.

What it’s about. A married couple desperate to conceive a child of their own is given an unexpected solution to their dilemma. The husband's adulterous affair with another married woman results in the birth of an illegitimate child. The husband proposes that he and his wife permanently raise the new born, under the stipulation that she (the mistress) promises to never see her child and accepts the monetary compensation provided. But this agreement is broken and the story takes a dramatic turn for the worst.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Polygyny sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Polygyny page.

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Where can I watch Polygyny (1999)?
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Is Polygyny worth watching?
Polygyny holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Polygyny released?
Polygyny was released in 1999.