Letters from Santiago (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2014, Letters from Santiago is a drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Gersina, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. One day before her 18th birthday, Laura Hellmer finds out by chance that her mother Katharina, a renowned political journalist, has lied to her for years: Laura's father was not a Spanish war photographer who died before she was born, but probably lives and is in Chile. Without further ado, Laura sets off for South America to find her true father. While she is in Santiago following in the footsteps of her mother, who once reported on the victims of the Pinochet dictatorship, Katharina travels to her daughter.
Who’s in it. Letters from Santiago stars Nilam Farooq as Laura Helmer, Christine Neubauer as Katharina Helmer, Bastián Bodenhöfer as Alvaro and Alejandro Goic as Ramon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Letters from Santiago 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 Letters from Santiago page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letters from Santiago tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letters from Santiago (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letters from Santiago change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letters from Santiago worth watching?
- Letters from Santiago holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Letters from Santiago?
- Letters from Santiago stars Nilam Farooq, Christine Neubauer, Bastián Bodenhöfer, Alejandro Goic and Jan Jacobsen.
- When was Letters from Santiago released?
- Letters from Santiago was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.