Longe da Vista (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, Longe da Vista is a drama film directed by João Mário Grilo, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. In order to make some much-needed cash for himself, 65-year-old Portuguese prison inmate Eugenio impersonates a young woman and begins a romantic correspondence with a lonely Portuguese truck-driver living in Boston, convincing him that her tragic life has culminated in financial dire straits so he will send money. At first Eugenio's sister Idalina assists him in creating the character of Maria da Luz. Touched by her sweetness and apparent loving nature, the trucker willingly sends her money. When Idalina starts fearing they will be caught, she backs out of her arrangement with Eugenio who then convinces his young cellmate Vasco to help write the letters and even sends a picture of himself at age seven to "prove" that Maria has a young son. As prison life exacts an increasingly heavy toll upon Eugenio's health, his feminine alter-ego helps sustain him.
Who’s in it. Longe da Vista stars Canto e Castro as Eugénio, Francisco Nascimento as Vasco, Henrique Viana as Abel and Zita Duarte as Idalina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Longe da Vista has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Longe da Vista page.
If you liked it. Fans of Longe da Vista tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Longe da Vista (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Longe da Vista change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Longe da Vista worth watching?
- Longe da Vista 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 Longe da Vista?
- Longe da Vista stars Canto e Castro, Francisco Nascimento, Henrique Viana, Zita Duarte and Rita Blanco.
- When was Longe da Vista released?
- Longe da Vista was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.