Jayasundara describes the film as an "exploration of human life in the space of no-war and no-peace ," capturing the mental stress of existing in a state of suspended animation.
: Despite international acclaim, the film was banned in Sri Lanka by the government and military, who accused it of being propaganda. Jayasundara reportedly received death threats and eventually relocated to France. Plot Overview Sulanga Enu Pinisa aka The forsaken land -2005-