Vertical Love (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1997, Vertical Love is a comedy and drama film directed by Arturo Sotto Díaz, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. The architecture student Estela (Silvia Aguila) makes a suicide attempt after her plans for solving Havana's housing shortage are rejected. This brings her into contact with earthy, cynical hospital nurse Ernesto (Jorge Perugorria). Estela invites him home for dinner, and he succeeds in offending everyone present. Unable to find a quiet spot to be alone, they finally find a squatters' tenement, where their sexual frenzy causes a ceiling to collapse. They next try vertical love in a stalled elevator, trapping people in the modern building minus stairs. Fleeing responsibilities, they stage a romantic rendezvous alongside a country river, but once again they are interrupted as Cuban commissars arrive with papers and forms because the couple constructs a hut beneath a bridge. Amid the misadventures, lust turns to love
Who’s in it. Vertical Love stars Jorge Perugorría as Ernesto Navarro Aces, Silvia Águila as Estela Diaz Iglesias, Susana Pérez as Lucia and Osvaldo Doimeadiós as Sgt Garrido, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Vertical Love has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vertical Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vertical Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vertical Love (1997)?
- In US, Vertical Love is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vertical Love worth watching?
- Vertical Love holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Vertical Love?
- Vertical Love stars Jorge Perugorría, Silvia Águila, Susana Pérez, Osvaldo Doimeadiós and Manuel Porto.
- When was Vertical Love released?
- Vertical Love was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.