In the Name of Buddha

Siva fled to Britain in 1993, flushing his false passport down the toilet during his flight. Its plot revolves around the conflict between minority Tamil rebels and the Sri Lankan army and Indian peacekeeping forces. The film portrays the agony of a people who only wanted 'peace of mind and a decent life' as a protagonist puts it. The film upholds the value of compassion and abjures all forms of retribution.