Escrito en el agua

1998Movie

76
GreatGoodWatch score

A slow-burning, intriguing drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

Movies with

Story

Manuel, a teenager from Buenos Aires, accompanies his father, a successful businessman always too busy, to his grandfather's house in the country. The father has some serious problems to solve in the factory he owns there and the boy spends his time with the old man, learns some unpleasant truths about his father's ethics and finally finds out that even his grandad is not what he believed him to be. He finally meets Clara a local girl he establishes a relationship with and who also gives him the opportunity to understand how very few things are stable in life.

Feels like

  • Argentine Cinema
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Family Secrets
  • Rural Setting
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Intergenerational Conflict
  • First Love
  • Psychological Exploration

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Marcos Loayza

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 18, 1998 · Drama · Spanish

Released
September 18, 1998
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Argentina

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Escrito en el agua worth watching?"

Questions about Escrito en el agua

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Escrito en el agua worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Escrito en el agua good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Escrito en el agua in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.