Ilona Arrives with the Rain (1996): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1996, Ilona Arrives with the Rain is a drama and romance film directed by Sergio Cabrera. “A dangerous romance full of international intrigue” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Maqroll, Ilona, and Abdul all share a common dream: to sail the world in a tramp-steamer. But who could afford such a thing? Over the years they have become separated. Alone in Panama City, smuggler Maqroll is finding neither great success nor happiness — until the tropical rains come, bringing Ilona: friend, lover, and partner in crime. Abdul, in Morocco, has found a steamer to suit them. In Panama, Ilona and Maqroll begin a new scheme, in search of impossible wealth. But fate has further twists in store.

Who’s in it. Ilona Arrives with the Rain stars Margarita Rosa de Francisco as Ilona Grabowska, Imanol Arias as Abdul, Pastora Vega as Larissa and Humberto Dorado as Maqroll, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Ilona Arrives with the Rain 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 Ilona Arrives with the Rain page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ilona Arrives with the Rain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.