The Synopsis
Like many other schools in rural Sri Lanka, Millawitiya Junior School in Karuwala Eliya only has minimum facilities. In their struggle for survival, villagers are more focused on their livelihoods than the education of their children. With dreams that do not cross the borders of the village, the children spend most of their time in the fields and the lakes surrounding the village. Their story changes with the arrival of a disheartened teacher; Samarasekara and his wife from the city. At the beginning he inevitably clashes with the youngsters as he tries to disciple a bunch of twelve-year-old’s who thrive on creating havoc. Forced to teach Literature while yearning to coach football, Samaraseka attempts to form a team to protect his legacy amidst numerous curveballs that gets thrown in his way. Things begin to change, and lives begin to brighten up as they embark on a journey together to change their fate...
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Best Moment of Goal Movie
Awards
SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards 2019
People's Choice Film Of The Year - Goal - Won
Presidential Film Awards 2019 for 2018
Best Direction - Rohan Perera Nominated
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Jayalath Manoratne - Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Chandani Seneviratne and Kaushalya Fernando - Nominated
Merit Award - Nayana Hettiarachchi - Won
Special Jury Award - David Karunarathne - Won
Best Editing - Ajith Ramanayake - Nominated
Best Playback Singer (Male) - Kasun Kalhara - for 'Sansaraye Nawathanaka’ - Nominated
Best Music Direction - Suresh Maliyadde - Nominated
Derana Film Awards 2019
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Jayalath Manoratne - Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Kaushalya Fernando - Nominated
Best Sound Design- Aruna Priyantha Kaluarachchi - Nominated
SIGNIS Awards (Sri Lanka) 2019
Best Film of the Year - Goal - Nominated
Best Direction - Rohan Perera - Nominated
Best Screenplay - Rohan Perera - Nominated
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Jayalath Manoratne - Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Xavier Kanishka - Nominated
Best Editing - Ajith Ramanayake - Nominated