The Singing Pond (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2015, The Singing Pond is a drama, family and music film directed by Indika Ferdinando, running about 120 minutes. “Ho Gana Pokuna, Pond, Singing Pond, The Singing Pond, Singing Ocean” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A new teacher, Uma (Anasuya Subasinghe), arrives at a school with her first appointment in a remote village near Dambulla in Sri Lanka. The school has few students, with only the principal (Lucian Bulathsinghala) and Uma as the teacher. With the help of Uma the pupils gradually start to dream of bigger things than they ever imagined. One day Upuli, a blind girl, shares her unseen dream with school friends Sukiri and Ukkun. It gradually becomes the dream throughout the village. The children and Uma encounter perils in their venture to realise this dream. The children of the school start to focus on something they have never seen before. This target gives rise to a small revolution.
Who’s in it. The Singing Pond stars Lucien Bulathsinhala as School Principal, Jayalath Manoratne as Bus Driver, Anasuya Subasinghe as Teacher and Jayani Senanayake as Chithra (Gramasewaka's Wife).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Singing Pond has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Singing Pond page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Singing Pond tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Singing Pond (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Singing Pond change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Singing Pond worth watching?
- The Singing Pond holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Singing Pond?
- The Singing Pond stars Lucien Bulathsinhala, Jayalath Manoratne, Anasuya Subasinghe and Jayani Senanayake.