Plot — What is The Old Man Who Read Love Stories about?
In El Idilio, a village on the banks of a river in the Amazon rainforest, Antonio Bolívar, known to everyone as "The Old Man," lives a recluse. One day, Antonio begins reading the romance novels that the traveling dentist Rubicondo Loachamin brings him to pass the time. He shares this occupation with a beautiful local girl, a waitress and prostitute, named Josefina, with whom he ends up falling in love. But all does not go smoothly when Antonio is forced to go on a hunting trip.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Drama, Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 115 min |
| Audience Score | 64% (6.4/10, 9 votes) |
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories — FAQ
Is The Old Man Who Read Love Stories worth watching? The Old Man Who Read Love Stories holds a 6.4/10 rating from 9 viewers. In El Idilio, a village on the banks of a river in the Amazon rainforest, Antonio Bolívar, known to everyone as "The Old Man," lives a recluse. One day, Antonio begins reading the romance novels that the traveling dentis
Who directed The Old Man Who Read Love Stories? Directed by Rolf de Heer.
Who is in the cast of The Old Man Who Read Love Stories? It stars Richard Dreyfuss, Timothy Spall, Hugo Weaving, Cathy Tyson, Victor Bottenbley, Guillermo Toledo and more.
Where can I stream The Old Man Who Read Love Stories? You can stream The Old Man Who Read Love Stories on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Old Man Who Read Love Stories release? It released in 2001.
