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Sam's Story

Sam's Story

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Sam's Story

"There are different meanings to life."

2014

1h 34m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Sam an autistic person and his desire to live and achieve his dreams. Challenges that he has to face from the society and from the family. Overcoming all and living in his dream life.

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3 featured cast members

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Jagath Chamila

Jagath Chamila

Sam

Nilmini Buwaneka

Sam's Mother

Thesara Jayawardane

Captain Elmo's daughter

Creative team

Directed by: Priyankara Vittanachchi
Written by: Priyankara Vittanachchi
Puspa Kumara Ellawala
Produced by: Priyankara Vittanachchi

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