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The Burning Plain

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The Burning Plain

Their passion has marked them for life.

6.6

1h 51m

2008

“Their passion has marked them for life.”

Synopsis

A trailer is burning in the middle of a plain. The bodies of two adulterous lovers are found. Scenes from both families, before and after the dramatic events, suggest an unusual connection between them. But what is their secret?

Director

Guillermo Arriaga

Trailer

DramaRomanceCrime

waitressforbidden lovesingle fatherextramarital affairabandoned by mothermother daughter relationship

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Cast & Crew

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

as Sylvia / Mariana

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger

as Gina

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

as Young Mariana

Joaquim de Almeida

Joaquim de Almeida

as Nick Martinez

John Corbett

John Corbett

as John

Robin Tunney

Robin Tunney

as Laura

Fernanda Romero

Fernanda Romero

as Sophie

Brett Cullen

Brett Cullen

as Robert

Danny Pino

Danny Pino

as Santiago Martinez

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