Nobody Knows I'm Here
A secluded Chilean shepherd confronts a buried musical past when his extraordinary voice finally reaches another person.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- melancholic
- intimate
- wistful
- quiet evening
- reflective weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film earnest and emotionally sincere, with Jorge García’s performance and its simple, carefully structured storytelling standing out.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Memo hides his beautiful singing voice while remaining haunted by a past connected to performance and public image.
Memo lives in seclusion on a remote Chilean sheep farm, physically separated from the outside world and psychologically withdrawn from his past.
Memo is described as a recluse with a glittery flair, creating a striking contrast between his expressive style and the sparse farm setting.
The plot turns on what happens once someone finally listens to Memo’s singing voice.
Films like Nobody Knows I'm Here, and why
The Station Agent
shared intimate character study, outsider protagonist, restrained emotional drama, and redemptive self-expression
The Straight Story
shared rural isolation, quietly melancholic tone, wounded protagonist, and gradual human connection
The Sapphires
shared musical self-discovery, concealed talent, earnest sentiment, and an outsider seeking recognition
Movie Details
- Director
- Gaspar Antillo
- Release Date
- 2020-04-15
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (207)
Cast
- Jorge Garcia
- Millaray Lobos
- Luis Gnecco
- Alejandro Goic
- Gastón Pauls
- Nelson Brodt
- Solange Lackington
- Eduardo Paxeco
- María Paz Grandjean
- Juan Falcón
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Nobody Knows I'm Here about?
- A secluded Chilean shepherd confronts a buried musical past when his extraordinary voice finally reaches another person.
- What is Nobody Knows I'm Here like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Nobody Knows I'm Here as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Nobody Knows I'm Here violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Nobody Knows I'm Here as mild.
- What did critics think of Nobody Knows I'm Here?
- Critics broadly found the film earnest and emotionally sincere, with Jorge García’s performance and its simple, carefully structured storytelling standing out.
- Which films are like Nobody Knows I'm Here?
- Films with a similar feel include The Station Agent, The Straight Story, and The Sapphires.
- How long is Nobody Knows I'm Here?
- Nobody Knows I'm Here runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Nobody Knows I'm Here?
- In United States, Nobody Knows I'm Here streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
