Peacock Lament

He then relocated to a more urban typical Colombo, a city that was way more advanced in terms of skyscrapers, robust infrastructure facilities, and other prominent landmarks than the area where he was born.

He also had to make such a move to look after and take care of his four young siblings, and one of his sisters, Inoka, was suffering from a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot.

The situation is further worsened as the days pass by, but much to the relief of Amila, he finds a glimmer of hope when he meets Malini (Sabitha Perera), a 55-year-old woman who decides to assist him out by hiring to work in her child trafficking business.

The job could not be sacrificed, although it was in contravention of ethical moral considerations, but with the gravity of the situation, Amila takes the opportunity as a hobson's choice for him to raise finance for the medical surgery expenses of his sister.

Amila then makes strides in terms of generating money with the illegal transport of the women, but he ultimately realizes the consequences and repercussions that could be caused due to his actions.