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Pickpocket (2001)

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Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Linton Semage directs and stars as the title character in this Sri Lankan drama. A career pickpocket tries to give up his life as a thief, but he finds he cannot support his family doing anything... Linton Semage directs and stars as the title character in this Sri Lankan drama. A career pickpocket tries to give up his life as a thief, but he finds he cannot support his family doing anything else. He steals a man's bag and discovers a photo of his wife, sending him on a quest with painful results. [More]

Starring: Linton Semage, Dilhani Ekanayake

Starring: Linton Semage, Dilhani Ekanayake

Director: Linton Semage

Director: Linton Semage

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Some scenes are just too long, while others are done with a dreamy essence that, in some ways, undermines the grittiness of the mise en scene.

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The film runs a mere 77 minutes, yet it seems at least three times that.

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