Ananda was once a respected sports coach, but after losing his wife and son in a car accident, he fell into grief and alcoholism, cutting himself off from the world. Everything changes when he spots a rare talent in a young village girl named Udumbara, a natural runner with real potential. Her gift pulls him out of his numbness, and he decides to quit drinking and train her properly. Along the way, he crosses paths with Mrs. Shanika, a coach connected to his own tragedy in an unexpected way, and together they help Udumbara rise all the way to the national championship. This moving film starred the legendary Jackson Anthony in one of his final roles.
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CAST
Jackson Anthony
Ananda – Former sports coach rebuilding his life through a young athlete
Nadeeshani Henderson
Udumbara (grown)
Harshi Rasanga
Young Udumbara
Sarath Kothalawala
Udumbara's father – Village man
Jayani Senanayake
Udumbara's mother – Supportive family figure
Janaka Kumbukage
Ananda's friend – Loyal companion
Hirunika Premachandra
Udumbara's national coach – Professional athletics coach