Awakening (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film

Released in 1994, Awakening is a drama film directed by Judit Elek, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. 1952, Budapest. Kati is thirteen years old when her mother dies. Her father works as a founder at the Miskolc foundry, deprived of his former position of director-engineer. Kati is left alone in their flat, transformed into a place crowded with tenants. That is, not quite: in her imagination her mother is alive again, for she still needs her.
Who’s in it. Awakening stars Fruzsina Eszes as Kati, Judit Hernádi as Anya, András Kern as Apa and Zoltán Gera as Józsi bácsi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Awakening change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Awakening?
- Awakening stars Fruzsina Eszes, Judit Hernádi, András Kern, Zoltán Gera and Sándor Zsótér.
- When was Awakening released?
- Awakening was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.