The Origin of Sadness (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2017, The Origin of Sadness is a drama film directed by Oscar Frenkel, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the history of the Gavilan, a boy of just 12, who lives with his family in the neighborhood of the Viaduct, a port area. They are in the summer holidays and with his friends, spend their days on the street. Then, an explosion overshadows the neighborhood. The unexpected death of a friend and an unsuccessful plan to lose their virginity brings Gavilan and his friends close to some of the revelations life has in store for them...
Who’s in it. The Origin of Sadness stars Joaquín Gorbea as Gavilán, María Belén Szulz as Marisa, Santiago Mehri as Tumbeta and Jorge Pestille as Alejandro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Origin of Sadness has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Origin of Sadness page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Origin of Sadness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Origin of Sadness (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Origin of Sadness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Origin of Sadness worth watching?
- The Origin of Sadness holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Origin of Sadness?
- The Origin of Sadness stars Joaquín Gorbea, María Belén Szulz, Santiago Mehri, Jorge Pestille and Gonzalo Riquelme.
- When was The Origin of Sadness released?
- The Origin of Sadness was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.