Awakening Dust (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2013, Awakening Dust is a drama film directed by Hari Sama, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. “El Chano” is a homeless man who wanders like a ghost through the streets of eastern Mexico City. Something hurts inside; for some reason has he abandoned himself to such misery. One day he meets an old acquaintance, Rosa, who asks him for a favor: “El Chano” must help her godson, accused by corrupted cops of sexual abuse and murder. He comes out of his lassitude and looks for ways to help the boy, but what can be done that is legal? Corruption, violence and inexorable fate are the main topics of Hari Sama’s third feature film that draws upon the power of sequence shot to tell this story.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Awakening Dust has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Awakening Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awakening Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awakening Dust (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Awakening Dust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Awakening Dust worth watching?
- Awakening Dust holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Awakening Dust released?
- Awakening Dust was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.