The Oyster and the Wind (1997): Cast
The Oyster and the Wind is a 1997 fantasy drama directed by Walter Lima Jr., starring Leandra Leal as Marcela, Lima Duarte and Fernando Torres. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Walter Lima Jr.
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Tambellini Filmes
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Oyster and the Wind About?
The premise of The Oyster and the Wind without spoilers.
Marcela lives on a remote island with lighthouse‑keeper father José and the elderly Daniel. Their only link outside is a supply boat with four sailors. Daniel shields her from José’s strictness, teaches to read and offers care. José wants isolated, Marcela longs for town. When she gets 1st period, she feels sexuality in wind and talks to it.
The Oyster and the Wind Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- island
- lighthouse
- wind
- menarche
- menstruation
- teenage girl
- loss of sanity
- loss of father
- little girl
- father daughter relationship
- coffee
- beach
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- teenager
- teenage sexuality
- night
- coming of age
- sea
- diary
- based on novel
The Oyster and the Wind Cast & Characters
Leandra Leal leads the cast as Marcela, with Lima Duarte as José and Fernando Torres as Daniel. Directed by Walter Lima Jr.; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Walter Lima Jr.
- Leandra Leal as Marcela
- Lima Duarte as José
- Fernando Torres as Daniel
- Charles Paraventi as Saulo (voz)
Also Starring in The Oyster and the Wind
· 9 more- Márcio Vito Carrera
- Arduíno Colassanti Magari
- Débora Bloch Mãe
- Castrinho Pepe
- Floriano Peixoto Roberto
- Ricardo Marecos Pedro
- Hannah Brauer Marcela (6 anos)
- Amanda Fontes Freire Marcela (3 anos)
- Rodrigo Moreira Amante
More from Walter Lima Jr.
More films directed by Walter Lima Jr.: Through the Shadow, Slightly Out of Tune, The Dolphin and Chico Rei.
The Oyster and the Wind Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Oyster and the Wind.
The Oyster and the Wind Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “L'huître et le vent” and “牡蛎与风的故事”.
- Also known as
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- L'huître et le vent
- 牡蛎与风的故事
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The Oyster and the Wind FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Oyster and the Wind, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Oyster and the Wind?
The Oyster and the Wind runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was The Oyster and the Wind released?
The Oyster and the Wind was released on October 17, 1997.
Who directed The Oyster and the Wind?
The Oyster and the Wind was directed by Walter Lima Jr.
More films by Walter Lima Jr. Who is in the cast of The Oyster and the Wind?
The Oyster and the Wind stars Leandra Leal as Marcela, Lima Duarte as José and Fernando Torres as Daniel, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Oyster and the Wind have a post-credit scene?
No. The Oyster and the Wind has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Oyster and the Wind in?
The original language of The Oyster and the Wind is Portuguese.
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