White Sun (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2016, White Sun is a drama and adventure film directed by Deepak Rauniyar, running about 87 minutes. “White Sun” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Pooja lives with her mother in a village in Nepal. Though saddened by the death of her grandfather, she is secretly thrilled at the prospect of meeting the man she hopes may be her father — Chandra, a former Maoist guerrilla who is returning home after a decade-long civil conflict.
Who’s in it. White Sun stars Dayahang Rai as Agni / Chandra / Bhim, Asha Maya Magrati as Durga, Rabindra Singh Baniya as Suraj and Sumi Malla as Pooja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, White Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Sun (2016)?
- In US, White Sun is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Sun worth watching?
- White Sun holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Sun?
- White Sun stars Dayahang Rai, Asha Maya Magrati, Rabindra Singh Baniya, Sumi Malla and Amrit Pariyar.
- When was White Sun released?
- White Sun was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.