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El forastero (2002): reparto, argumento y streaming

2002 · Película · ★ 6

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Released in 2002, El forastero is a notable film directed by Federico García Hurtado, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. A stranger arrives in the country from a distant galaxy. He lands somewhere in the Andes near the small town of Paucartambo in Cusco. He comes from an annihilated planet and has been sent in search of a habitable world where his civilization can settle. When the stranger enters into contact with the village people he gradually regains his human condition. He finds love and sex with a prostitute, who is waiting for miracle, he finds a strange mixture of goodness and greed in the village mayor and his family and with the indigenous poet and shaman he grows closer to the bounty, beauty and unfathomable mystery of nature.

Who’s in it. El forastero stars Nacho Duato as El forastero, Tania Helfgott as Pilarica, Carlos Sobera as Don Nicanor and Gabriela Velásquez as Doña Leonor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, El forastero 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 El forastero page.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch El forastero (2002)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for El forastero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is El forastero worth watching?
El forastero holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in El forastero?
El forastero stars Nacho Duato, Tania Helfgott, Carlos Sobera, Gabriela Velásquez and Antonio Arrué.
When was El forastero released?
El forastero was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.