From Afar (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
From Afar is a 2016 romantic drama directed by Lorenzo Vigas, starring Alfredo Castro, Jericó Montilla and Luis Silva. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $150,443 worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Lorenzo Vigas
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Strand Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is From Afar About?
The premise of From Afar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wealthy, solitary man becomes intrigued by a young man living on the streets and begins to support him financially. Their relationship evolves into an unusual connection as the millionaire observes the teenager’s daily life and shares in his hardships. However, the older man harbors a painful past, and a surprising act of loyalty emerges, profoundly impacting both their lives and revealing hidden truths.
From Afar Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay
- gay crush
- gay pickup
- gay cruising
- gay latino
- gay kiss
- gay sex
- older man younger man relationship
- gay hustler
- obsession
- internalized homophobia
- homophobia
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- anal sex
- male rear nudity
- masturbation
- gay bashing
- gay slur
- teenager
- bare chested male
- male nudity
- male prostitute
- murder
- sex scene
- violence
- assault
- stabbing oneself
- black eye
- adoption
- party
- estranged father
- beating
- age discordant relationship
- knife wound
- arrest
- mother son relationship
- class difference
- caracas venezuela
- car mechanic
- theft
- self abuse
- self gratification
- dental technician
- thug
- street gang
- brother sister relationship
- father son relationship
- dental prosthesis
- opel corsa
- no music score
- feature film directorial debut
From Afar Cast
Alfredo Castro leads the cast, with Jericó Montilla and Luis Silva. Directed by Lorenzo Vigas; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lorenzo Vigas
Also Starring in From Afar
· 5 moreMore from Lorenzo Vigas
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From Afar Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave From Afar 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
6 ratings
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From Afar Plot Summary
What happens in From Afar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wealthy and middle-aged, Armando entices young men to his home using the allure of money. However, his intentions remain purely voyeuristic; he prefers to observe from a distance without any physical contact. This lifestyle is punctuated by his fixation on an elderly businessman, suggesting a complex and possibly traumatic past between them.
Armando’s initial meeting with street tough Elder quickly turns violent, yet this confrontation does nothing to deter his intrigue with the strikingly handsome youth. Financially motivated, Elder finds himself visiting Armando repeatedly, and over time, a surprising intimacy develops between the two. Yet, the shadows of Armando’s troubled history loom heavily, influencing their connection in profound ways.
Full summary
The whole story of From Afar, scene by scene
From Afar Box Office
From Afar grossed $150,443 worldwide. $30,169 came from the US and Canada and $120,274 (80%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$150.4K
- US & Canada
- $30.2K
- International
- $120.3K
From Afar Trailers & Videos
The trailer of From Afar.
How Well Do You Know From Afar?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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From Afar Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “먼 곳으로부터” and “Ti guardo”.
- Also known as
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- 먼 곳으로부터
- Ti guardo
- Les Amants de Caracas
- De Longe Te Observo
- Από Μακριά
- Desde allá
- Z daleka
- Zďaleka
- מרחוק
- Caracas, eine Liebe
- 来自远方
- 遠方禁戀
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- Отдалече
- Sidste Nat I Caracas
- Stulna blickar
- Издалека
- Zdaleka
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From Afar FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of From Afar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is From Afar?
From Afar runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was From Afar released?
From Afar was released on June 8, 2016.
Who directed From Afar?
From Afar was directed by Lorenzo Vigas.
More films by Lorenzo Vigas Who is in the cast of From Afar?
From Afar stars Alfredo Castro, Jericó Montilla and Luis Silva, among 9 credited actors.
How much did From Afar make at the box office?
From Afar grossed $150,443 worldwide ($30,169 domestic, $120,274 international).
How is From Afar rated?
From Afar has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does From Afar have a post-credit scene?
No. From Afar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is From Afar in?
The original language of From Afar is Spanish.
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