# The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)

> A retired Argentine justice agent turns an unresolved murder investigation into a novel, confronting buried desire, political impunity, and the persistence of obsession.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15029

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama
- Director: Juan José Campanella
- Cast: Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago, Javier Godino, Guillermo Francella, Carla Quevedo, Bárbara Palladino, Alejandro Abelenda
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1305806/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: brooding, melancholic, romantic, thoughtful movie night, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of unresolved justice and haunting memories unfolds as a retired investigator seeks closure.

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