a wooden fishing boat of 28-foot sailed from dondra head on the southern tip of Sri Lanka where various fishing villages were found
Aboard the Kandukaree on January 4, 1980 the boat's motor broke down, it wandered in the Indian ocean for almost 4 months.
The characters in "The Incredible Voyage of the Kandukaree" include young Viji, Rana, and Kali, who embark on a perilous journey to find a safe haven in India after fleeing from Sri Lanka to escape civil war. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and kind strangers who help them navigate their way.