Salted Water (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2005, Salted Water is a drama film directed by Pedro Pérez Rosado, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A young Cuban named Olga arrives in Spain with a scholarship convinced that she has landed the chance of a lifetime. Deciding to stay, she eventually becomes an illegal immigrant, suffering the brunt of marginalization and, unable to return home, having to get by as she can. Mari Jo is a young girl from a poor Valencian suburb, born into a family with nothing but problems. Fate has marked her life as she too becomes an outcast. Both end up working illegally in a furniture factory where they earn three times less than the minimum legal salary.
Who’s in it. Salted Water stars Yoima Valdés as Olga, Leyre Berrocal as Mari Jo, Juan Carlos Morales as Johnny and Candela Fernández as Lucía, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Salted Water has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salted Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salted Water tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salted Water (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Salted Water change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Salted Water worth watching?
- Salted Water holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salted Water?
- Salted Water stars Yoima Valdés, Leyre Berrocal, Juan Carlos Morales, Candela Fernández and Ana Victoria Pérez.
- When was Salted Water released?
- Salted Water was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.