| Thun Man Handiya | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mahagama Sekera |
| Produced by | Chitra Balasooriya |
| Written by | Mahagama Sekera |
| Starring | Joe Abeywickrema Karunarathna Ranasinghe |
| Music by | W. D. Amaradeva |
| Editing by | Dillimuni Jayathissa |
| Release date(s) | 1970 |
| Running time | 93 mins |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
Thun Man Handiya (Sinhala, Three Way Junction) is a 1970 dramatic film made by Sri Lankan artist Mahagama Sekera. It is autobiographical and recounts Sekera's childhood though the character of Sirisena.
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The film is set in a small village and follows progression in painter Abilin's (Joe Abeywickrema) life through the eyes of his nephew Sirisena (Kumara Balasooriya, Karunarathna Ranasinghe). Abilin is an alcoholic and drifts through his life in debt and without focus. After getting into arguments with other villagers and his own brother (Dharmadasa Kuruppu), Abilin decides to take a job with a rich landowner (A. P. Gunarathna).
Sirisena then goes to art college inspired by his uncle. He develops his art skill there and dreams of showing his talent to Abilin. Abilin however dies of alcoholism and Sirisena sets off to further his education past the three way junction.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Joe Abeywickrema | Abilin |
| Kumara Balasooriya | Sirisena - adolescent |
| Karunarathna Ranasinghe | Sirena - teenager |
| Shanthi Lekha | Mother |
| Dharmadasa Kuruppu | Uncle (Podi Mamma) |
| Denawaka Hamine | Grandmother |
| D. A. Balsooriya | Father |
| A. P. Gunarathna | Ralahami |
| Gemunu Wijesuriya | Aisey |
| Somasiri Dehipitiya | Jamis |
| D. S. Karunarathna | Varliyanu |
| Srimath B. Lekamge | Doctor |
| Chandra Kaluarchchi | Sophie |
| Chandrapala Wijesooriya | Podi Mahaththaya |
| Soma Bopitiya | Hamine |
| Geethani Wickramasinghe | Sudi Manike |
| Sunil Jayaweera | The Art Teacher |
| Karunarathna Ranawaka | Napo Singno |
| Dharmasena Athukorala | Jayasinghe Teacher |
| Geethani Wickramasinghe | Sudi Manike |
| Wijerathna Warakagoda | Singer/Actor |
W. D. Amaradeva composed the music for the film and sang the song "Atheethayen Ganga." Wijerathna Warakagoda sings "Yannem Dakna Se Ma." Both were written by Mahagama Sekera with music by Amaradeva.
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