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.
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.
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values through its critique of state authoritarianism and human rights abuses during Argentina's Dirty War, emphasizing the enduring quest for justice in the face of systemic failure.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its Argentine setting and historical context, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative explores themes of justice and memory, framing traditional identities neutrally without explicit DEI critiques.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a criminal investigation, a decades-long unrequited love, and the pursuit of justice, without incorporating queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Secret in Their Eyes" is an adaptation of the novel "La pregunta de sus ojos." All major characters, including Benjamín Espósito, Irene Menéndez Hastings, and Sandoval, retain the same gender as established in the source material.
The film "The Secret in Their Eyes" (2009) is an adaptation of an Argentine novel. The main characters, as depicted in the source material and portrayed by the cast, consistently reflect their established racial backgrounds, with no instances of a character's race being changed from prior canon.
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