Water and Salt (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2001, Water and Salt is a drama film directed by Teresa Villaverde, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Ana lives in a little village by the sea, with her husband and daughter. He decides to leave for a few days. That seems to be the ideal solution, because Ana needs to finish a work she has been doing for a long time. But her concentration seems threatened when she starts doing her daily walks by the village and the beach: she saves a stranger from death in the sea, meets young Alexandre and Emilia, and her friend Vera turns up in her house. And then, everything changes…
Who’s in it. Water and Salt stars Galatea Ranzi as Ana, Joaquim de Almeida as Marido, Alexandre Pinto as Alexandre and Miguel Borges as Desconhecido, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Water and Salt has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Water and Salt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Water and Salt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Water and Salt (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Water and Salt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Water and Salt worth watching?
- Water and Salt holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Water and Salt?
- Water and Salt stars Galatea Ranzi, Joaquim de Almeida, Alexandre Pinto, Miguel Borges and Lúcia Sigalho.
- When was Water and Salt released?
- Water and Salt was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.