Characters & Themes
Funny Boy (2020) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Directed by
- Deepa Mehta
- Starring
- Agam Darshi, Ali Kazmi, Arush Nand, Brandon Ingram, David Hamilton, Nimmi Harasgama
Set in 1970s Sri Lanka, a time of increasing political unrest between the Tamil and Sinhalese communities, this coming-of-age story follows a young boy named Arjie. He grapples with his growing understanding of his own sexuality while navigating a society that struggles with difference and acceptance. The film portrays his poignant search for self-love and belonging amidst the escalating tensions and cultural clashes of the era, exploring themes of identity and family.
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