The Oyster and the Wind (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, The Oyster and the Wind is a fantasy and drama film directed by Walter Lima Jr., running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. A young girl named Marcela lives with her dad, Jose, a lighthouse keeper, and old Daniel on an island. The only contact the girl has with the world outside her home is by a boat with four sailors that pays a visit to the island in order to take them supplies. Daniel, who not only protects her from her dad's strictness but also teaches her how to be literate, is her source of tenderness. Her dad thinks she should be away from the world - though she wishes she could spend a few days in town. Then one day, as she has her first period and becomes a woman, she starts feeling sexuality through the blowing wind, which she talks to.

Who’s in it. The Oyster and the Wind stars Leandra Leal as Marcela, Lima Duarte as José, Fernando Torres as Daniel and Floriano Peixoto as Roberto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Oyster and the Wind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oyster and the Wind page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Oyster and the Wind tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.