Lena (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2001, Lena is a drama and adventure film directed by Gonzalo Tapia, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Galicia in northwest Spain - an area famed for its beauty and smuggling - this film shows a once-thriving fishing and shipbuilding culture fallen on hard times. Feisty, street smart Lena, 18, lives in semi-penury with her hard-drinking slob of a father, Gorrión, and hopes to escape by getting a grant to study in Portugal. Gorrion is mixed up with local drug-smuggling mafiosi, that includes Lena's godfather, Gitano, their Portugese Cachero, and the strong, silent Milio. One day, Lena returns from her job to find Gorrion badly beaten up: The gang had accused him of stealing. Lena visits the gangsters and offers to help pay off her father's debt by working for them. After Gorrion forgets to deliver Lena's grant papers, a fragile emotional bond develops between Lena and Milio. When they set off to Portugal to do a job, events start to ramble.
Who’s in it. Lena stars Manuel Manquiña as Gorrión, Marta Larralde as Lena, Roberto Álvarez as Milio and Luis Tosar as Gitano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Lena has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lena tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lena (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lena change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lena worth watching?
- Lena holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lena?
- Lena stars Manuel Manquiña, Marta Larralde, Roberto Álvarez, Luis Tosar and Iván Hermés.
- When was Lena released?
- Lena was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.