Asoka Handagama
Directing
Asoka Handagama was born in 1962 in South Sri Lanka. He studied mathematics, before working for Sri Lanka’s Central Bank. He is considered as one of the “Third Generation” in Sri Lankan cinema. Asoka Handagama's entry to filmmaking was via theatre and television. His first two plays gained immediate recognition as they won several awards, but he had his true break-through with Magatha. He started to direct movies for television. His debut feature Moon Lady won many awards but he gained international recognition with This is my Moon (2000)
Behind the camera
2025Rani
Director & Writer
2021The Dawning of the Day
Director & Writer
2019Asandhimitta
Director & Writer
2018Her. Him. The Other
Director
2016Let Her Cry
Director
2012Him, Here, After
Director & Screenplay
2010My Kind of Hero
Director & Writer
2005A Letter of Fire
Director & Writer
2002Flying with One Wing
Director & Screenplay
2000This Is My Moon
Director & Writer
1998Moon Lady
Director
1996Sanda Dadayama / Moon Hunt
Director