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Mother Tongue

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5 MIN | 2025 | DIRECTOR: LAVANYA WICKRAMASINGHE | PRODUCER: MINA-SIALE LATUKEFU / LAVANYA WICKRAMASINGHE | AUSTRALIA | BYRON PREMIERE

During a family gathering, a shy teenager is forced to confront her cultural disconnection with her Sri Lankan heritage caused by losing touch with her first language. She turns to her grandmother in this heartfelt exploration of reclaiming identity and strengthening generational bonds.

Screens as part of the 2025 Young Australian Filmmaker of The Year Competition

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