Against the Wind_
Juan flees Madrid and an incestuous relationship with his sister, Ana, working at a mine on the Andalucian coast. When his friendship with Rosario, a local shop girl, becomes romance, Ana shows up wanting to rekindle their affair. He resists at first, but she stays, asserting that Juan is the only man she can ever love. Juan distances himself from Rosario. The mine has problems: high cancer rates in the area caused by poorly stored radioactive waste. A foreign safety engineer, Petersen, tries to connect with Ana, is rebuffed, but lets her stay in his sea-front bungalow. Juan seeks her out to demand she leave, only to argue with Petersen. Death, desire, and longing play out.
Starring
Antonio Banderas, Emma Suárez, Bruce McGuire
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Against the Wind was released 36 years ago in 1990.
Overview
Juan flees Madrid and an incestuous relationship with his sister, Ana, working at a mine on the Andalucian coast. When his friendship with Rosario, a local s...
Against the Wind is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (16)
Antonio Banderas
Juan
Emma Suárez
Ana
Bruce McGuire
Petersen
Rosario Flores
Rosario
RD
Rafael Díaz
Colorao
Germán Cobos
Antonio
PP
Patricia Palacios
Mary
Queta Claver
Madre de Ana / Ana's mother
Pilar Bardem
Madre de Rosario / Rosario's mother
Carmen Balagué
Dolores
Estanis González
Padre de Ana / Ana's father
FJ
Fernando J. Melgosa
Médico
Orlando Rodríguez
Jefe Buccador
JM
Javier Mas
Ayudante
AG
Antonio Guerrero
Joven Pescador
FG
Francisco Guijar
Director
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Against the Wind about?
Juan flees Madrid and an incestuous relationship with his sister, Ana, working at a mine on the Andalucian coast. When his friendship with Rosario, a local shop girl, becomes romance, Ana shows up wanting to rekindle their affair. He resists at first, but she stays, asserting that Juan is the only man she can ever love. Juan distances himself from Rosario. The mine has problems: high cancer rates in the area caused by poorly stored radioactive waste. A foreign safety engineer, Petersen, tries to connect with Ana, is rebuffed, but lets her stay in his sea-front bungalow. Juan seeks her out to demand she leave, only to argue with Petersen. Death, desire, and longing play out.
How long is Against the Wind?
Against the Wind has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Against the Wind?
The cast of Against the Wind includes Antonio Banderas, Emma Suárez, Bruce McGuire, Rosario Flores, Rafael Díaz.
What is the rating of Against the Wind?
Against the Wind has a rating of 3.6 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama