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Frangipani

Frangipani

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Frangipani

2014

1h 30m

3.0(5 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Set in Sri Lanka, where old colonial laws permit the imprisonment of gay and lesbian people, 'Frangipani' tells the story of two young men and one woman entangled in a lustful – and incredibly dangerous - love triangle.

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Dasun Pathirana

Dasun Pathirana

Chamath

Jehan Sri Kanth

Nalin

Yasodha Rasanduni

Sarasi

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Directed by: Visakesa Chandrasekaram
Written by: Visakesa Chandrasekaram
Produced by: Visakesa Chandrasekaram

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