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The Burning Plain (2008) 6.7
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6.7/10 from 10,093 users
Metascore: 45/100
Reviews: 48 user | 118 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com A drama with a two-tiered storyline concerning a mother and daughter who try to form a bond after the young woman's difficult childhood. Director:Guillermo ArriagaWriter:Guillermo Arriaga |
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Cast
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| John Corbett | ... |
John
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| José María Yazpik | ... |
Carlos
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Laura
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| Gray Eubank | ... |
Lawrence
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| Fernanda Romero | ... |
Sophie
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Vivi
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| Martin Papazian | ... |
Young Man
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Cook
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Young Santiago
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| Diego J. Torres | ... |
Cristobal
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José Gallardo Jr. | ... |
Xavier
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Ana
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Rosalia De Aragon | ... |
Aunt Rebecca
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| Debrianna Mansini | ... |
Paula
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Storyline
The Burning Plain follows the story of several different people separated by time and space -- Sylvia, a woman in Oregon who must undertake an emotional odyssey to rid herself of her past; Mariana and Santiago, two teenagers trying to piece together the shattered lives of their parents in a New Mexico border town; Maria, a little girl who goes on a border-crossing voyage to help her parents find redemption, forgiveness, and love; and Gina and Nick, a couple who must deal with an intense and clandestine affair... because they are both married. Written by sundance7490 from Scottsdale, Arizona
Plot Keywords:
mother | new mexico | burned alive | cheating on husband | female nudity |Taglines:
Love heals. Love absolves. Love burns.Parents Guide:
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Details
Release Date:
5 November 2009 (Argentina) See more »Also Known As:
Ravnica u plamenu See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$58,749 (USA) (18 September 2009)Gross:
$200,399 (USA) (20 November 2009)Company Credits
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Sylvia: I guess.
Laura: Again?
Sylvia: Again.
Laura: Hmm. Same guy?
Sylvia: No.
Laura: Do I know him?
Sylvia: Maybe.
Laura: Do you know him?
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Written by Martin T. Martinez (Roland Garcia Music/BMI)
Performed by Mando Lopez y Los Muchachos
Under license from Hacienda Records
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Trivia
The title can be translated to Spanish as "El Llano en Llamas", the title of Juan Rulfo's novel, one of Mexico's most famous. See more »Goofs
In the airborne scene of the crop duster dusting the field, the course and actions of the dusting process were inconsistent with real crop dusting. Spraying began at a point well into the field, and no distinct pattern was set such as to avoid missing or re-spraying spots. See more »Quotes
Laura: Late night?Sylvia: I guess.
Laura: Again?
Sylvia: Again.
Laura: Hmm. Same guy?
Sylvia: No.
Laura: Do I know him?
Sylvia: Maybe.
Laura: Do you know him?
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Soundtracks
"Quiero Verte"Written by Martin T. Martinez (Roland Garcia Music/BMI)
Performed by Mando Lopez y Los Muchachos
Under license from Hacienda Records
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Screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga, the one of "21 Grams", employs a very peculiar narrative style to tell stories of different characters, Charlize Theron's Sylvia, Jennifer Lawrence's Marina, and Kim Basinger's Gina. At first everything seems a bit messy (various threads seemingly insignificant) but then the plot gets poignant though a little oppressive. Acting performances are affecting and strong (especially Charlize Theron), the tone is progressively melodramatic. It's undeniable that The Burning Plain possesses the style of a strong drama, never run-of-the-mill and with an emotional resonance resembling 21 Grams. Overall a very good sad film, with a finale that strikes a lot.