While Aya Was Sleeping (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2016, While Aya Was Sleeping is a drama film directed by Cvetodar Markov, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The seven year old Aya spends a lot of time in the theater because her farther, Asen, is an actor. One night Aya falls asleep in the control room. After the end of the show, intrigue, betrayal and tension in the theater group gradually escalate. Asen's illusions collapse, when he finds out that the television star, Boyan, will replace him in an upcoming premiere. Aya's father provokes a scandal, which turns into a drunken brawl. Will Asen succeed to rediscover himself with the unreserved support of his wife and the selfless love of his daughter?
Who’s in it. While Aya Was Sleeping stars Stefan Denolyubov as Asen, Aya Mutafchieva as Aya, Emil Emilov as Rumenov and Miroslav Emilov as Руменов, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, While Aya Was Sleeping has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch While Aya Was Sleeping page.
If you liked it. Fans of While Aya Was Sleeping tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch While Aya Was Sleeping (2016)?
- In US, While Aya Was Sleeping is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is While Aya Was Sleeping worth watching?
- While Aya Was Sleeping holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in While Aya Was Sleeping?
- While Aya Was Sleeping stars Stefan Denolyubov, Aya Mutafchieva, Emil Emilov, Miroslav Emilov and Georgi Kadurin.
- When was While Aya Was Sleeping released?
- While Aya Was Sleeping was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.