Funny Boy
An adaptation of Shyam Selvadurai's 1994 novel Funny Child, checking out the awakening of sex-related identification by a young child named Arjie. As political stress intensify to a boiling point between the minority Tamils and the bulk Sinhalese, a young boy matures in a society and family members that doesn't welcome difference outside of social norms. The movie chronicles Arjie's struggle to discover balance and self-love in spite of the lack of empathy as well as understanding.
Released: 2020-12-10
Genre:
Drama