Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts

2024, NR, US and Sri Lanka, Romantic Comedy, 110 minutes
  Florida Premiere
  Juried Film
  English, Sinhala and Tamil with English Subtitles

Director: Shaun Seneviratne
Producers: Shaun Seneviratne, Doron JePaul Mitchell
Writer: Shaun Seneviratne
Cast: Sathya Sridharan, Anastasia Olowin

In the feature-length romantic comedy, Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts, 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 that 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. Following its world premiere at SXSW, the film received positive reviews, with the Austin Chronicle calling the rom com “a funny yet heartfelt look into a complicated relationship, in all its ups and downs, from heated disagreements to playful moments.”