Aglaya (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, Aglaya is a drama film directed by Krisztina Deák, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. This film is about the relationship of a mother and her daughter, the split-up of their family, the blessing and curse of belonging together and about coming of age - all this from the perspective of the young girl Aglaja. The story is based on real-life events, an Eastern European circus artist family that fled to the West. If they want to stay in the circus business they have to make up an exotic act. The mother spends all their money to buy a very dangerous act: hanging by her hair high up in the dome of the circus while juggling with burning torches. Every night Aglaja is terrified by the fear of losing her mother. But, on some day, she has to follow the family tradition and become the "Woman with the Hair of Steel".
Who’s in it. Aglaya stars Eszter Ónodi as Sabine, Babett Jávor as Aglaja - at 5, Piroska Móga as Aglaja - at 15 and Zsolt Bogdán as Tandarica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Aglaya has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aglaya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aglaya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aglaya (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aglaya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aglaya worth watching?
- Aglaya holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aglaya?
- Aglaya stars Eszter Ónodi, Babett Jávor, Piroska Móga, Zsolt Bogdán and Kamarás Iván.