Salt on Our Skin
Synopsis
A Scottish woman who attends school in Paris comes home for the summer and helps take in the straw, where she meets an attractive and simple man. They begin a torrid affair despite the differences in their lifestyles. He asks her to marry him but she refuses, and they continue their separate lives but also continue their affair through the years, loving each other despite their differences.
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Greta Scacchi
George
Vincent D'Onofrio
Gavin
Anaïs Jeanneret
Frédérique
Hanns Zischler
Sidney
Barbara Jones
Ellen
Rolf Illig
George's Father
Petra Berndt
Jodie
László I. Kish
Angus
Shirley Henderson
Mary
Sandra Voe
Gavin's Mother
Claudine Auger
George's Mother
Charles Berling
Roger
Philip Pretten
Al
Gene D'Onofrio
Gavin's Father
Robert Higden
Souvenir Salesman
Richard Jutras
Hairdresser
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Birkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Birkin, Bee Gilbert, Benoîte Groult
- Original Score
- Klaus Doldinger
- Original Title
- Salt on Our Skin
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Birkin
Andrew Birkin, Bee Gilbert, Benoîte Groult
Klaus Doldinger
Dietrich Lohmann
Dagmar Hirtz
Bernd Eichinger, Martin Moszkowicz, Edwin Leicht
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Birkin
Director
Andrew Birkin
Writer
Bee Gilbert
Writer
Bernd Eichinger
Producer
Martin Moszkowicz
Producer
Edwin Leicht
Producer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Dagmar Hirtz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salt on Our Skin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Salt on Our Skin about?
A Scottish woman who attends school in Paris comes home for the summer and helps take in the straw, where she meets an attractive and simple man. They begin a torrid affair despite the differences in their lifestyles. He asks her to marry him but she refuses, and they continue their separate lives but also continue their affair through the years, loving each other despite their differences.
Who directed Salt on Our Skin?
Salt on Our Skin was directed by Andrew Birkin.
Who stars in Salt on Our Skin?
The principal cast of Salt on Our Skin includes Greta Scacchi, Vincent D'Onofrio, Anaïs Jeanneret, Hanns Zischler, Barbara Jones.
When was Salt on Our Skin released and how long is it?
Salt on Our Skin was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Salt on Our Skin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salt on Our Skin was composed by Klaus Doldinger.
Is Salt on Our Skin based on a book or true story?
Salt on Our Skin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Benoîte Groult".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Salt on Our Skin?
Salt on Our Skin holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).