Hovering Over the Water
À Flor do Mar
Synopsis
Laura Rossellini, a widow from Rome, vacations on the Algarve coast one hot summer. One day while sunbathing, she finds a wounded man named Robert drifting in the surf on a rubber raft. She takes him home, and, after he is revived, learns his story. As they talk, their mutual attraction grows, until a group of armed men suddenly arrive looking for Robert.
Top Cast
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Laura Morante
Laura Rossellini
Philip J. Spinelli
Robert Jordan
Manuela de Freitas
Sara
Georges Claisse
Antoine
Teresa Villaverde
Rosa
Sérgio Antunes
Roberto
Rita Figueiredo
Maria
Frederick Ooms
2nd Terrorist
Haddy Moss
Head Terrorist
Gerd Volkmar
1st Terrorist
João César Monteiro
Stavroguine
Conceição Guerra
Senhora Amélia
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João César Monteiro
- Screenplay & Story
- João César Monteiro
- Original Title
- À Flor do Mar
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- Instituto Português de Cinema (IPC), Monteiro & Gil, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João César Monteiro
João César Monteiro
Acácio de Almeida
Leonor Guterres, Manuela Viegas, Marina Carvalho
João César Monteiro
Department Leadership Roster
João César Monteiro
Director
João César Monteiro
Screenplay
Leonor Guterres
Editor
João César Monteiro
Producer
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
Manuela Viegas
Editor
Marina Carvalho
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hovering Over the Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hovering Over the Water about?
Laura Rossellini, a widow from Rome, vacations on the Algarve coast one hot summer. One day while sunbathing, she finds a wounded man named Robert drifting in the surf on a rubber raft. She takes him home, and, after he is revived, learns his story. As they talk, their mutual attraction grows, until a group of armed men suddenly arrive looking for Robert.
Who directed Hovering Over the Water?
Hovering Over the Water was directed by João César Monteiro.
Who stars in Hovering Over the Water?
The principal cast of Hovering Over the Water includes Laura Morante, Philip J. Spinelli, Manuela de Freitas, Georges Claisse, Teresa Villaverde.
When was Hovering Over the Water released and how long is it?
Hovering Over the Water was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.