Whispering Sands (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2001, Whispering Sands is a drama film directed by Nan Triveni Achnas, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Berlian and her teenage daughter Daya are on the run from political violence. Constantly daydreaming that her absent father will return, young Daya chafes under the stern hand of her mother. Forced to move inland from their seaside home to a desert of constantly shifting sands, the pair settle down to their familiar antagonism. Finally, Daya sees a vaguely familiar face shuffle in from across the wasteland.
Who’s in it. Whispering Sands stars Dian Sastrowardoyo as Daya, Christine Hakim as Berlian, Slamet Rahardjo as Agus and Didi Petet as Suwito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Whispering Sands sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whispering Sands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whispering Sands tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whispering Sands (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whispering Sands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Whispering Sands worth watching?
- Whispering Sands holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Whispering Sands?
- Whispering Sands stars Dian Sastrowardoyo, Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, Didi Petet and Karlina Inawati.
- When was Whispering Sands released?
- Whispering Sands was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.