Haunted by a horrible past, a young Ukrainian woman calculatedly insinuates herself into the life of a rich Italian family.
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Giuseppe Tornatore
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Title: The Unknown Woman (2006)
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21 wins & 26 nominations.
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Cast
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| Kseniya Rappoport | ... | Irena (as Ksenia Rappoport) | |
| Michele Placido | ... | Muffa | |
| Claudia Gerini | ... | Valeria Adacher | |
| Piera Degli Esposti | ... | Gina | |
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Alessandro Haber | ... | Matteo |
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Clara Dossena | ... | Tea Adacher |
| Ángela Molina | ... | Lucrezia (as Angela Molina) | |
| Margherita Buy | ... | Avvocato Irena | |
| Pierfrancesco Favino | ... | Donato Adacher | |
| Nicola Di Pinto | ... | Magistrato | |
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Paolo Elmo | ... | Nello |
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Simona Nobili | ... | Poliziotta |
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Elisa Morucci | ... | Cameriera |
| Giulia Di Quilio | ... | Segretaria | |
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Pino Calabrese | ... | Magistrato |
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A Ukrainian woman named Irena calculatedly insinuates herself into the lives of a young, affluent Italian family. Stopping at nothing to become the couple's trusted maid and the beloved nanny to their fragile young daughter, Irena risks everything in her quest to uncover the truth about the family. Like an intricately constructed jigsaw puzzle, The Unknown Woman reveals piece by piece the enigma of Irena's past. Written by Outsider Pictures
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Rated R for some disturbing violent content involving rape and torture, graphic nudity, sexuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(uncredited)
Written by Ennio Morricone
Performed by Kseniya Rappoport
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The film received a small release in Los Angeles in late 2007 in order to qualify for the 80th Annual Academy Awards (it was eligible in all categories, including Best Foreign Language Film). However it didn't get a wide US release until the following year. See more »Soundtracks
Ninna nanna(uncredited)
Written by Ennio Morricone
Performed by Kseniya Rappoport
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Release Date:
20 October 2006 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
EUR8,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$5,701, 1 June 2008Gross USA:
$152,114Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$6,881,566Company Credits
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I rented this film without big expectations but it turned out a real surprise and I kept thinking about it for many days afterwards. Each and every actor/actress is great in their role, even the child playing Tea. The story is original, brutal and moving. The location is somewhere nowadays in northern Italy and the affluent Italian middle-class is shown as cold, busy, and not ready to easily accept and integrate foreigner workers. Irena (main character) finds her way in such complex society for a purpose not easy to guess... If you like well crafted drama with a surprising and touching end, this film is definitely for you. 10/10