Dawn (2015): Cast
Dawn is a 2015 drama directed by Laila Pakalnina, starring Beatrise Gulbe as Pioneer, Antons Zamišļajevs and Wiktor Zborowski. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Laila Pakalnina
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Latvian - Studio
- Hargla Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dawn About?
The premise of Dawn without spoilers.
Inspired by the true story of Young Pioneer Morozov, this film explores the complex dynamics of loyalty and betrayal within a Soviet collective farm. Set 75 years later, the story follows young Janis, a Pioneer whose father is suspected of plotting against the farm and the Soviet system. When Janis denounces his father, a tragic cycle of revenge unfolds, blurring the lines between good and evil. The film examines the dangers of ideological manipulation and the lasting impact of distorted beliefs, revealing a cautionary tale relevant even today.
Dawn Cast & Characters
Beatrise Gulbe leads the cast as Pioneer, with Antons Zamišļajevs as Laughing Pioneer and Wiktor Zborowski as Karl Ivanovitš. Directed by Laila Pakalnina; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Laila Pakalnina
- Beatrise Gulbe as Pioneer
- Antons Zamišļajevs as Laughing Pioneer
- Wiktor Zborowski as Karl Ivanovitš
- Andris Keišs as Jekabs Kalnins
Also Starring in Dawn
· 34 more- Guna Zariņa Little Janis' Mother
- Vilis Daudziņš Little Janis' Father
- Gatis Gāga Karl Ivanovitš's Assistant
- Ģirts Krūmiņš Joosep Ozolin
- Indra Briķe Brigadier
- Pēteris Liepiņš Neighbour
- Āris Rozentāls Karl Ivanovitš (voice)
- Ziedonis Ločmelis Bandit
- Rūdolfs Plēpis Narrator
- Liena Šmukste Mirdza Ozolina
- Ivars Brakovskis Doctor
- Mārcis Maņjakovs Militia
- Uldis Lieldidzs Teacher
- Anete Saulīte Woman on the Road
- Vilmārs Sokolovs Bandit
- Antons Georgs Grauds Little Janis
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- Rolans Prihodjko Bandit
- Sentis Sprogis Bandit
- Aigars Stirna Bandit
- Dita Katrina Tase Girl on the Road
- Edgars Marcinkevičs Pilot
- Žanis Alberts Briedis Old Man
- Artis Drozdovs Young Communist Ivars
- Teodors Ozolinš Man in Wheelchair
- Anis Abolinš Witch
- Mia Gailuma Angel
- Kirils Stecs Dog Instructor
- Ella Hermansone Lienite
- Darta Belova Little Janis' Brother
- Egils Osis Demanding Man
- Guntis Veilands Convoy
- Vilnis Kiepis Convoy
- Almants Bartuševics Man with Telephone
- Mare Hermine Vizule Ozolin's Child
More from Laila Pakalnina
More films directed by Laila Pakalnina: In the Mirror, Pizzas, Silence (Elements) and The Python.
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Dawn Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dawn.
Dawn Also Known As
Also known as “Koit”.
- Also known as
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- Koit
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Dawn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dawn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dawn?
Dawn runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Dawn released?
Dawn was released on November 23, 2015.
Who directed Dawn?
Dawn was directed by Laila Pakalnina.
More films by Laila Pakalnina Who is in the cast of Dawn?
Dawn stars Beatrise Gulbe as Pioneer, Antons Zamišļajevs as Laughing Pioneer and Wiktor Zborowski as Karl Ivanovitš, among 38 credited actors.
Does Dawn have a post-credit scene?
No. Dawn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dawn in?
The original language of Dawn is Latvian.
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