Poniente (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2002, Poniente is a drama and romance film directed by Chus Gutiérrez, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. After living in Madrid for many years as a teacher, Lucia returns to her hometown after her father's death results in the inheritance of his tomato farm. While fighting the community's racism toward the new illegal workers, Lucia falls in love with the farm's accountant, Curro, a man who shares her cause. The couple is forced to confront the racism of the town and as tensions come to head, they will have to make some decisions that could cost them everything.
Who’s in it. Poniente stars Cuca Escribano as Lucía, Jose Coronado as Curro, Mariola Fuentes as Perla and Antonio Dechent as Miguel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Poniente has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poniente page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poniente tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poniente (2002)?
- In US, Poniente is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poniente worth watching?
- Poniente holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poniente?
- Poniente stars Cuca Escribano, Jose Coronado, Mariola Fuentes, Antonio Dechent and Farid Fatmi.
- When was Poniente released?
- Poniente was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.