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Kamchatka

Kamchatka

Growing up is nothing more than discovering a couple of secrets.

20026.61h 46m

Overview

In 1976, Argentina fell into the hands of a de facto government. Thousands of citizens are persecuted and kidnapped. This is the case of the parents of two children, who, knowing they are wanted, decide to hide.

Directed by Marcelo Piñeyro
Written by Marcelo Piñeyro, Marcelo Figueras
Produced by Pablo E. Bossi, Óscar Kramer, Pedro D'Angelo
Box Office0Revenue: $8.0M

Top Cast

Ricardo Darín

Ricardo Darín

Dad

Cecilia Roth

Cecilia Roth

Mother

Héctor Alterio

Héctor Alterio

Grandfather

Fernanda Mistral

Fernanda Mistral

Grandmother

Tomás Fonzi

Tomás Fonzi

Lucas

N

Nicolás Cantafio

Bertuccio

Mónica Scapparone

Mónica Scapparone

Bertuccio's Mother

M

Matías Del Pozo

Harry

M

Milton De La Canal

Simon / El Enano / Tiny

Evelyn Domínguez

Evelyn Domínguez

Niña Morena

About Kamchatka

Kamchatka is a drama film released in 2002. Directed by Marcelo Piñeyro, it stars Ricardo Darín, Cecilia Roth, Héctor Alterio. In 1976, Argentina fell into the hands of a de facto government. Thousands of citizens are persecuted and kidnapped. This is the case of the parents of two children, who, knowing they are wanted, decide to hide.

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