From Afar

2015, Romance/Gay & lesbian, 1h 33m

51 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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From Afar is narratively elliptical to a fault, but for patient viewers willing to allow the story to unfold at its own unhurried pace, the end result is its own absorbing reward. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A middle-aged homosexual (Alfredo Castro) pursues a relationship with a teenage thug (Luis Silva) who beat him up during their first encounter.
  • Genre:
    Romance, Gay & lesbian, Drama
  • Original Language:
    Spanish
  • Director:
    Lorenzo Vigas
  • Producer:
    Rodolfo Cova, Guillermo Arriaga, Michel Franco, Lorenzo Vigas
  • Writer:
    Lorenzo Vigas
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $30.1K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Strand Releasing
  • Production Co:
    Factor RH, Lucia Films, Malandro Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Alfredo Castro
Armando
Luis Silva
Elder
Jericó Montilla
Amelia
Catherina Cardozo
Maria
Marcos Moreno
Manuel
Jorge Luis Bosque
Fernando
Felipe Massiani
Javier Marcano
Auffer Camacho
Mermelada
Ivan Peña
Yoni
Greymer Acosta
Palma
Joretsis Ibarra
Deysi
Lorenzo Vigas
Director
Lorenzo Vigas
Screenwriter
Rodolfo Cova
Producer
Guillermo Arriaga
Producer
Michel Franco
Producer
Lorenzo Vigas
Producer
Edgar Ramírez
Executive Producer
Gabriel Ripstein
Executive Producer
Sergio Armstrong
Cinematographer
Isabela Monteiro de Castro
Film Editor
Matías Tikas
Production Design
Matías Tikas
Art Director
Marisela Marin
Costume Designer
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