Sing to the Dawn (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film

Sing to the Dawn poster

Released in 2009, Sing to the Dawn is a drama, animation and music film directed by Philip Mitchell, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Dawan is a young village girl who harbours the dream of getting out of her village in the lure of the bright lights in the big city, and to do so, has to fight customs and tradition that girls are meant to be bethroned away early at a young age to someone they loathe, and schools for them are an unnecessary part of life. In order to fulfill her dream, she has to go against the wishes of her dad, as well as irk her brother as she out-scores him in a local examination to clinch a scholarship. Also, their village is under threat of an unscrupulous landlord trying to bulldoze his way into profits by driving everyone out of his land.

Who’s in it. Sing to the Dawn stars Gita Gutawa as Dana (Suara), Patton Otlivio as Rai (Suara), Surya Saputra as Pairot (Suara) and Cut Mini Theo as Kakatu (Suara), among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sing to the Dawn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sing to the Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sing to the Dawn (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sing to the Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Sing to the Dawn?
Sing to the Dawn stars Gita Gutawa, Patton Otlivio, Surya Saputra, Cut Mini Theo and Shanty.
When was Sing to the Dawn released?
Sing to the Dawn was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.