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The Secret in Their Eyes

The Secret in Their Eyes

An unsolved crime. A love story. An unwritten ending.

20098.02h 10m

Overview

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

Directed by Juan José Campanella
Written by Eduardo Sacheri, Juan José Campanella
Produced by Carolina Urbieta, Juan José Campanella, Mariela Besuievsky
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $34.0M

Top Cast

Ricardo Darín

Ricardo Darín

Benjamín Espósito

Soledad Villamil

Soledad Villamil

Irene Menéndez Hastings

Pablo Rago

Pablo Rago

Ricardo Morales

Javier Godino

Javier Godino

Isidoro Gómez

Guillermo Francella

Guillermo Francella

Pablo Sandoval

Carla Quevedo

Carla Quevedo

Liliana Coloto

Bárbara Palladino

Bárbara Palladino

Compliment Girl

Alejandro Abelenda

Alejandro Abelenda

Pinche Mariano

Mario Alarcón

Mario Alarcón

Judge Fortuna Lacalle

R

Rudy Romano

Ordóñez

Themes & Keywords

rapepolicekidnappinghomicidewritinginvestigationpartnermurdertensionargentinajusticelegal dramasecretcine argentino

About The Secret in Their Eyes

The Secret in Their Eyes is a mystery, thriller, drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of rape, police, kidnapping, homicide, writing, investigation. Directed by Juan José Campanella, it stars Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago. Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

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