Where the Sun Beats (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, Where the Sun Beats is a drama film directed by Joaquim Pinto, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Laura lives in the country with her considerably older husband. When Nuno, her brother who study in Lisbon, pays a visit, he realizes that his sister does not have a happy life. He initiates a friendship with a worker on the farm. The circumstances turn Laura and Nuno against each other... Portrays the repressed sexuality and homosexual desire in a rural setting and elliptically and delicately the small farming community that serves as the backdrop for the impossible relationships pursued by Laura and her brother.
Who’s in it. Where the Sun Beats stars Laura Morante as Laura, António Pedro Figueiredo as Nuno, Luís Miguel Cintra as Artur (voice) and Inês de Medeiros as Graça, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Where the Sun Beats has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where the Sun Beats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where the Sun Beats tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where the Sun Beats (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Where the Sun Beats change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Where the Sun Beats worth watching?
- Where the Sun Beats holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where the Sun Beats?
- Where the Sun Beats stars Laura Morante, António Pedro Figueiredo, Luís Miguel Cintra, Inês de Medeiros and Marcello Urgeghe.
- When was Where the Sun Beats released?
- Where the Sun Beats was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.