Sri Lankan Director's New Film 'Paradise' Premieres at Busan Amid Economic Crisis
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Sri Lankan director Prasanna Vithanage's new film "Paradise" premieres at Busan festival against backdrop of economic crisis.
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Film follows Indian couple vacationing in Sri Lanka during turmoil, who get caught up in protests.
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Crisis paralyzed Sri Lankan film industry, but "Paradise" shoot was a boost.
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Vithanage says crisis and desire to explore relationships were impetus for film.
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Produced by Indian company Newton Cinema, film has support from director Mani Ratnam.