Asunto Reiner
Asunto Reiner

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Asunto Reiner

2009
Movie
90 min
Spanish

Silvia (Cuca Escribano) is local police in a village close to a luxury development. She lives with her husband, her young daughter and brother Camilo, with Down syndrome. One day a girl disappears from a nomadic village that had settled around the village. Everything seems to point to Camilo as guilty. Shortly afterwards disappears again another girl the same age. Unexpectedly, Camilo is accidentally hit by a car and dies. Convinced of the innocence of his deceased brother, Silvia not stop until you find the real culprit of the crimes.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Javier van de WaterGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A psychologist specializing in trauma recovery becomes obsessed with a former patient who committed a crime. As she delves deeper into his past and motivations, she finds her own professional boundaries blurring and her personal life unraveling. The film explores themes of obsession, guilt, and the nature of psychological manipulation.

Critical Reception

Asunto Reiner received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from the lead actress. However, some found the pacing uneven or the narrative occasionally convoluted. Audience reception was generally positive, appreciating the psychological depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense psychological atmosphere.

  • Noted for strong central performances.

  • Some critics found the plot development occasionally slow or predictable.

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Fun Fact

The film was an independent production that gained some traction on the festival circuit, particularly within Latin American cinema circles.

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