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In the Name of Buddha is a film of genre Drama directed by Rajesh Touchriver with Jayasurya
In the Name of Buddha (2002)
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Add to a movie listIn the Name of Buddha is a 2002 drama produced by K. Shanmughathas and Sai George. It is directed by Rajesh Touchriver. The film tells the true story of Sri Lankan Tamil doctor Siva. The film was screened in the Spotlight on India section at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival.
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Siva fled to Britain in 1993, flushing his false passport down the toilet during his flight. Its plot revolves around the conflict between minority Tamil rebels and the Sri Lankan army and Indian peacekeeping forces. The film portrays the agony of a people who only wanted 'peace of mind and a decent life' as a protagonist puts it. The film upholds the value of compassion and abjures all forms of retribution.Actors
Jayasurya
(Doctor)
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