A Sand Castle (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1962, A Sand Castle is a drama film directed by Boštjan Hladnik, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Two boys are on an unplanned vacation by foot. They meet a girl who has nothing but a bikini under her coat. She says her cloths were stolen while she was bathing. She joins their company. They steel cloths for her. There is a little kissing with both but nothing that could make the other jealous. During most of the movie they enjoy minor pleasures. But occasionally when the girl is alone she has attacks of very painful emotions. In the end it turns out that she is a former child-prisoner of a German KZ-lager, who had run away from a mental hospital in bikini and coat. Some of the staff were searching for her. But when she sees them she commits suicide.
Who’s in it. A Sand Castle stars Milena Dravić as Milena, Ali Raner as Ali, Ljubiša Samardžić as Smoki and Špela Rozin as Epela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Sand Castle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Sand Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Sand Castle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Sand Castle (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Sand Castle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Sand Castle worth watching?
- A Sand Castle holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Sand Castle?
- A Sand Castle stars Milena Dravić, Ali Raner, Ljubiša Samardžić, Špela Rozin and Janez Albreht.
- When was A Sand Castle released?
- A Sand Castle was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.