Against the Wind
Originally released in 1990. Against the Wind is a drama film. directed by Paco Periñán.
Starring Antonio Banderas, Emma Suárez, and Bruce McGuire
Synopsis
Juan flees Madrid and an incestuous relationship with his sister, Ana, working at a mine on the Andalucian coast. When his friendship with Rosario, a local shop girl, becomes romance, Ana shows up wanting to rekindle their affair. He resists at first, but she stays, asserting that Juan is the only man she can ever love. Juan distances himself from Rosario. The mine has problems: high cancer rates in the area caused by poorly stored radioactive waste. A foreign safety engineer, Petersen, tries to connect with Ana, is rebuffed, but lets her stay in his sea-front bungalow. Juan seeks her out to demand she leave, only to argue with Petersen. Death, desire, and longing play out.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Maestranza Films
- Productora Andaluza de Programas S.A.
- Cartel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Against the Wind about?
Juan flees Madrid and an incestuous relationship with his sister, Ana, working at a mine on the Andalucian coast. When his friendship with Rosario, a local shop girl, becomes romance, Ana shows up ...
Who directed Against the Wind?
Against the Wind was directed by Paco Periñán.
How long is Against the Wind?
Against the Wind has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Against the Wind released?
Against the Wind was released on October 10, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Against the Wind?
The main cast of Against the Wind includes Antonio Banderas, Emma Suárez, Bruce McGuire, Rosario Flores, Rafael Díaz.