Man Facing Southeast (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1987, Man Facing Southeast is a drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Eliseo Subiela, running about 109 minutes. “Somewhere Between The Insane And The Unreal Lies The Mystery Of The Man Facing Southeast.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A new patient mysteriously appears in a psychiatric ward. He claims to come from another planet to study humans and their behavior. The alien is gentle but criticizes humans for their harsh treatment of each other. The assigned psychiatrist is himself unhappy, and affected by the patient's insight. But he is ordered to treat the patient according to institutional procedure.
Who’s in it. Man Facing Southeast stars Lorenzo Quinteros as Dr. Julio Denis, Hugo Soto as Rantes, Inés Vernengo as Beatriz Dick and Cristina Scaramuzza as Nurse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Man Facing Southeast has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man Facing Southeast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man Facing Southeast tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man Facing Southeast (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man Facing Southeast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man Facing Southeast worth watching?
- Man Facing Southeast holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Man Facing Southeast?
- Man Facing Southeast stars Lorenzo Quinteros, Hugo Soto, Inés Vernengo, Cristina Scaramuzza and Tomas Voth.
- When was Man Facing Southeast released?
- Man Facing Southeast was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.