The Burning Plain 2008
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SplatA 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?
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Sylvia / Mariana
as Gina
as Young Mariana
as Nick Martinez
as John
as Laura
as Sophie
as Robert
as Santiago Martinez
as Carlos Alarid
Director:
Writer:
Guillermo Arriaga
Stars:
Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence, Joaquim de Almeida, John Corbett, Robin Tunney, Fernanda Romero, Brett Cullen, Danny Pino, José María Yázpik,
Genres:
Drama,Romance,Crime
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
111 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Burning Plain
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Sylvia / Mariana
as Gina
as Young Mariana
as Nick Martinez
as John
as Laura
as Sophie
as Robert
as Santiago Martinez
as Carlos Alarid
as Young Santiago
as Ana
as Maria Martinez
as Cristobal
as Lawrence
as Vivi
as Xavier
as Aunt Rebecca
as Paula
as Priest
as Pat
as Bobby
as Monnie
as (voice actor)
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