The Way South (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, The Way South is a drama film directed by Juan Bautista Stagnaro, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A thirty year old man returns from South America to his native village, in the mountains of Yugoslavia, to find his spouse and take her along. He chooses the youngest daughter of self-supporting Jewish woman. The deceit gets discovered on the way to South America. Seven poor girls, among whom is his future wife, are imprisoned in ship's deck. He took them, promising rich marriage, and his real intention is to employ them in bordello houses of Buenos Aires, where the girls, not knowing the language, would be left to his mercy.
Who’s in it. The Way South stars Adrián Ghío as Maksim / Máximo Brockman, Mirjana Joković as Jana / Anita, Žarko Laušević as Moritz and Mira Furlan as Bessi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Way South has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Way South page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Way South tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Way South (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Way South change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Way South worth watching?
- The Way South holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Way South?
- The Way South stars Adrián Ghío, Mirjana Joković, Žarko Laušević, Mira Furlan and Osvaldo Santoro.
- When was The Way South released?
- The Way South was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.