On Dragon's Wings (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, On Dragon's Wings is a drama and family film directed by Nelleke Noort, running about 11 minutes. “One boy - One toy - One battle.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young boy struggles to get through to his mum because of his severe autism. This short film is made to raise more awareness about ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). When I saw the struggle people with autism and their relatives go through--every day--I realized: if only people would be able to take a look inside the world of someone with autism, if only people would understand a little of what it really means for them, many judgments and dismissive actions towards people with autism, can be turned into motivating and stimulating actions. Understanding is the key for a change of behavior. It is my hope this film will create more of this understanding.

Who’s in it. On Dragon's Wings stars Andrew Beckham as Zachary, Karla Droege as Frederique, Jack Noonan II as Peter and Georgia T. Willow as Anna, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Dragon's Wings page.

If you liked it. Fans of On Dragon's Wings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.