A Ostra e o Vento (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1997, A Ostra e o Vento is a fantasy and drama film directed by Walter Lima Jr., running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. A young girl named Marcela lives with her dad, Jose, a lighthouse keeper, and old Daniel on an island. The only contact the girl has with the world outside her home is by a boat with four sailors that pays a visit to the island in order to take them supplies. Daniel, who not only protects her from her dad's strictness but also teaches her how to be literate, is her source of tenderness. Her dad thinks she should be away from the world - though she wishes she could spend a few days in town. Then one day, as she has her first period and becomes a woman, she starts feeling sexuality through the blowing wind, which she talks to.

Who’s in it. A Ostra e o Vento stars Leandra Leal as Marcela, Lima Duarte as José, Fernando Torres as Daniel and Floriano Peixoto as Roberto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Ostra e o Vento has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Ostra e o Vento page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Ostra e o Vento tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.