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Sunday, May 18, 2025
TIME 5:30 PM

Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601

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Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 parts

Directed and Written by Shaun Seneviratne

Ben Santhanaraj journeys to Sri Lanka to rekindle his relationship with Suzanne Hopper, an American NGO worker, after a long separation. But when Suzanne's boss demands she work during their vacation, their love is tested by a dilemma: desire versus duty. As Suzanne struggles with the responsibilities of her job, Ben tries everything to revive their intimacy, leading to candid conversations and chaotic twists as New Year’s Eve - and Ben’s departure - looms ahead.

Executive Producer: Clementine Taylor, Michael Irenski, Juhee Mian, Michael Sugar, Ankit Patel, Neel Patel
Producer: Shaun Seneviratne, Doron JéPaul Mitchell
Screenwriter: Shaun Seneviratne
Cinematographer: Molly Scotti
Editor: Joseph Violette
Sound Designer: Andre Kelman, Alex Uriati
Music: Shaun Seneviratne, Jake D'Ambra, Joseph Violette

2024 | Narrative | Sri Lanka | 110 mins | Engish, Tamil and Sinhala w/ English Subtitles | Digital