Laputa (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Laputa is a drama film directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Extensive dialogue and the tight focus of a single apartment setting marks this romantic and politically symbolic drama about Malgorzata, a Polish photographer (Krystyna Janda) and her married French lover Paul (Sami Frey). The two rendezvous in West Berlin to spend some time together before Malgorzata has to go back to Warsaw and Paul returns to his wife and daughter.
Who’s in it. Laputa stars Krystyna Janda as Małgorzata and Sami Frey as Paul.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Laputa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laputa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laputa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laputa (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Laputa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Laputa worth watching?
- Laputa 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 Laputa?
- Laputa stars Krystyna Janda and Sami Frey.
- When was Laputa released?
- Laputa was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.