Red Sunset (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2004, Red Sunset is a drama film directed by Edgardo Cozarinsky, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Michel, was born in Latin America, "on the other side of the world", as the script emphasizes, of a French father he hardly knew at all. He goes to Paris to start a new life. His only possession is a painting which his father left him, along with the advice: "If you ever need to sell the painting, do so in France, where it's worth a fortune." But Michel discovers that his father's tumultuous and secret past comes along with the valuable painting. Meanwhile, Clara, a middle age Spanish-Argentine mother gets a strange present from a now dying childhood friend in Buenos Aires. It's a roll of Super 8 film which brings back very strong, and emotionally charged memories from the 1970s and before.
Who’s in it. Red Sunset stars Marisa Paredes as Clara, Féodor Atkine as David, Bruno Putzulu as Michel and Andrée Tainsy as Princesse Czerry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Red Sunset has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Sunset page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Sunset tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Sunset (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Sunset change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Sunset worth watching?
- Red Sunset holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Sunset?
- Red Sunset stars Marisa Paredes, Féodor Atkine, Bruno Putzulu, Andrée Tainsy and Didier Flamand.
- When was Red Sunset released?
- Red Sunset was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.