For its restrained yet powerful imaging of the inner turmoil of an individual torn between spiritual ideals of the mind and physical desires of the body. For its poetic and immaculately conceived cinematic expression (mise-en_scene) with evocative visuals, minimalistic sound elements, mediative pacing, which leads the narrative to a greater height, the NETPAC award for best Asian film goes to SANKARA directed by PRASANNA JAYAKODY from SRI LANKA.