The Girls

The Girls is a romantic drama set in the Sri Lankan countryside. It follows two schoolgirls as they grow up and attempt to find love and fulfill their personal goals. However, their efforts are hindered by their family's rigid social standards, poverty, and class divisions. Ultimately, the sisters are forced to set aside their own aspirations to prioritize their duties to their family.

Directed by Sumitra Peries and produced by Lester James Peries, the film features Vasanthi Chathurani as Kusumawathie and Jenita Samaraweera as Soma Liyanage. The cast also includes Joe Abeywickrama, Ajith Jinadasa, Shayama Ananda, and Trelicia Gunawardene. Released in March 1978 with a runtime of 110 minutes, the production is a Sri Lankan work. On TMDB, the film has a rating of 7.4/10 based on 5 votes.