The Burning Plain (2008)
Their passion has marked them for life.
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
Genre: Drama, Romance, Crime
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: November 7, 2008
Cast
- Charlize Theron - Sylvia / Mariana
- Kim Basinger - Gina
- Jennifer Lawrence - Young Mariana
- Joaquim de Almeida - Nick Martinez
- John Corbett - John
- Robin Tunney - Laura
- Fernanda Romero - Sophie
- Brett Cullen - Robert
- Danny Pino - Santiago Martinez
- José María Yázpik - Carlos Alarid
Screenplay
- Guillermo Arriaga (Screenplay)
Music: Omar Rodríguez-López, Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Editing: Craig Wood
Production: Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, 2929 Productions, Costa Films
Country: Argentina, United States of America
Language: Español, English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty
Keywords
waitress, forbidden love, single father, extramarital affair, abandoned by mother, mother daughter relationship
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Burning Plain about?
- 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?
- Who directed The Burning Plain?
- The Burning Plain was directed by Guillermo Arriaga.
- Who stars in The Burning Plain?
- The Burning Plain stars Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence, Joaquim de Almeida, John Corbett, Robin Tunney.
- How long is The Burning Plain?
- The Burning Plain has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is The Burning Plain?
- The Burning Plain is a Drama, Romance, Crime film.
- What is the budget of The Burning Plain?
- The Burning Plain had a budget of $20M.
- How much did The Burning Plain gross?
- The Burning Plain grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was The Burning Plain produced?
- The Burning Plain was produced in Argentina, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Burning Plain?
- The themes of The Burning Plain include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty.