The Blind Sunflowers (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, The Blind Sunflowers is a drama film directed by José Luis Cuerda, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Orense, Spain, 1940, just after the end of the Civil War. Every time Elena locks the door of her home, she and her children become the faithful guardians of a sacred secret: Ricardo, her husband, their father, hides in the house, trying to avoid the brutal political persecution of the victors, who hunt, as if they were wild animals, and imprison or execute, those who have lost the bloody and tragic struggle…
Who’s in it. The Blind Sunflowers stars Maribel Verdú as Elena, Javier Cámara as Ricardo, Raúl Arévalo as Salvador and Roger Príncep as Lorenzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Blind Sunflowers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blind Sunflowers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blind Sunflowers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blind Sunflowers (2008)?
- In US, The Blind Sunflowers is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blind Sunflowers worth watching?
- The Blind Sunflowers holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Blind Sunflowers?
- The Blind Sunflowers stars Maribel Verdú, Javier Cámara, Raúl Arévalo, Roger Príncep and José Ángel Egido.
- When was The Blind Sunflowers released?
- The Blind Sunflowers was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.