Dounia: The Great White North (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Dounia: The Great White North is an animation film directed by André Kadi, running about 51 minutes.

What it’s about. Now settled, Dounia and her grandparents slowly get to know Canada, the new home that welcomed them: its intense seasons, its special foods, its languages (three and counting!). Dounia’s grandparents are sure to keep their Syrian traditions alive at home, while her new friends share traditions of their own, like Rosalie’s French-Canadian lifestyle or Miguizou’s vast indigenous folklore. So while she still misses her dad who stayed back in Aleppo, Dounia now has new ways to keep him with her. It’s when Kukum, Miguizo’s grandmother, teaches Dounia to call her father with all of her heart, that he just might find his way back to her.

Who’s in it. Dounia: The Great White North stars Manuel Tadros, Rahaf Ataya, Elza Mardirossian and Lea-Kim Lafrance-Leroux, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dounia: The Great White North 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 Dounia: The Great White North page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dounia: The Great White North tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.