Father: The Judgement is inconclusive

Set in Sri Lanka between the 1970s and 1990s, this historical drama follows Desmond Gunasekara. A devout young man from a modest background, Desmond finds himself in conflict with a local criminal gang led by a man named Gnane. As the story unfolds against a backdrop of state violence and the uprisings of 1988 and 1989, Desmond transforms into a figure of resistance who challenges a corrupt system.

The film was directed by Chaminda Jayasooriya and written by Chamara Kodithuwakku. Produced by Emika Production, the movie features a cast that includes Poojana Dandeniya as the young Desmond Gunasekara and Saumya Liyanage as the older version of the character. Other cast members include Jagath Manuwarna Kodithuwakku, Bimal Jayakody, Shyam Fernando, and Sanath Wimalasiri. This action-crime thriller has a runtime of 117 minutes and was released on January 8, 2026.