Mathu Yam Dawasa (2002) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2002, Mathu Yam Dawasa is a comédie and thriller film directed by Darmasena Pathiraja, running about 116 minutes.

What it’s about. This film is based on incidents that took place in the country within the last 20 years and the impact they caused on the lives of people. It also focuses on the wide-ranging problems faced by the youth of this country.The youth focused on are two young hired assassins, Lionel and Dhammika, who are hiding out while their deed is on every television. The same television also shows them John Travolta's violence in Pulp Fiction--strictly amateur stuff! While they are hiding in Colombo, Bandarawela and Ahatuwewa drink, try on hip-hop clothes, befriend an upper class girl. It's only a matter of time until their acts catch up to them. Will they escape once again?

Who’s in it. Mathu Yam Dawasa stars Radha De Mel, D. B. Gangodatenne, Saumya Liyanage as Dhammika and Rukshana Miskin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mathu Yam Dawasa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Mathu Yam Dawasa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.