Perianayaki(2022)
For this Sri Lankan immigrant, it’s another day of stacking supermarket shelves – and of cultural misunderstandings.
Perianayaki Synopsis
Fifty-six-year-old Perianayaki contends with the difficulties of fitting into her new home, especially at the local supermarket where she works. Eye-opening and brimming with compassion, the latest film from director Bala Murali Shingade is a slice-of-life character study that provokes questions about multiculturalism and our assumptions about the people we encounter in daily life.
Perianayaki (2022) is a drama film directed by Bala Murali Shingade, released on August 6, 2022 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Jeyagowri Sivakumaran, Aman Bajaj, Joshua Tan and Kurt Utai-Laurenson.
- Director:
- Bala Murali Shingade
- Writers:
- Shreya Gejji
- Producers:
- Shreya Gejji
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Commission, Last Minute Productions, Script to Screen
- Status:
- Released
Perianayaki Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jeyagowri Sivakumaran
Jeyagowri Sivakumaran
as Perianayaki
- Aman Bajaj
Aman Bajaj
as DJ
- Joshua Tan
Joshua Tan
as Wen
- Kurt Utai-Laurenson
Kurt Utai-Laurenson
as Harry
- Adeline Esther
Adeline Esther
as Gemma
- Olivia O'Driscoll
Olivia O'Driscoll
as Supermarket Customer
Beth Kayes
as Supermarket Worker
- Ruby Hansen
Ruby Hansen
as Receptionist
- Tehuamanuka Luiten-Apirana
Tehuamanuka Luiten-Apirana
as Nurse
Celine Dam
as Woman on Bus
- Joshua Cooper
Joshua Cooper
as Man on Bus
- Suren Surendran
Suren Surendran
as K. Santhanam
Key crew
Directed by Bala Murali Shingade, written by Shreya Gejji, produced by Shreya Gejji.
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Perianayaki – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Perianayaki online?
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Perianayaki (2022) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Perianayaki?
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The main cast of Perianayaki (2022) includes Jeyagowri Sivakumaran, Aman Bajaj, Joshua Tan, Kurt Utai-Laurenson and Adeline Esther. The film was directed by Bala Murali Shingade. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Perianayaki released?
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Perianayaki was released on August 6, 2022 and runs for 11m.