Awakening (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, Awakening is a drama and history film directed by Jüri Sillart, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the night of March 25, 1949. A full moon hangs over Estonia. Endless rows of cattle cars are waiting to transport thousands of Estonian families, asleep in their homes, to Siberia. The Stalinist regime is ready to treat people like animals.
Who’s in it. Awakening stars Tõnu Kark as Voldemar Rass, Sulev Luik, Kaljo Kiisk and Maria Klenskaja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Awakening has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Awakening page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awakening tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awakening (1990)?
- In US, Awakening is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Awakening worth watching?
- Awakening holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Awakening?
- Awakening stars Tõnu Kark, Sulev Luik, Kaljo Kiisk, Maria Klenskaja and Anne Paluver.
- When was Awakening released?
- Awakening was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.