This film indicated the formation of a cinematic language consisting of hyper-realistic images. The film won the award for Most Promising Director at the Critics' awards in 1994. It was also awarded Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay at the 1998 OCIC awards.

The theme of the movie is ‘Colombo is not a city, but a lifestyle’. This movie revolves around the reality in Colombo life. The core of the film is about realizing that even the toughest people involved in various wrongdoings have a good side to them. They are also human with soft hearts.

Dudu, a young man from a slum with dreams of becoming an actor, faces numerous struggles and sacrifices to achieve his goal. Along the way, he finds love, but unexpected challenges test his determination, shaping his journey of ambition and resilience.