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Burning Night
Down on his luck and recently divorced, Paulo has begun driving a cab around Rio, hoping he’ll make enough to send his ex money to support their ten-year-old son. He mostly works nights, so in addition to his encounters with a colourful variety of customers, colleagues, cops and others, he must cope with loneliness, fatigue and new faces in his life.
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Plot Summary
A sophisticated wife of a wealthy businessman stumbles upon evidence that her husband is involved in serious financial crimes. As she delves deeper to uncover the truth, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit, betrayal, and potentially life-threatening consequences. The film follows her desperate attempts to protect herself and her family while navigating the corrupt underworld her husband operates within.
Critical Reception
Burning Night received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Sofie Gråbøl. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing occasionally uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and compelling lead performance.
Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot trajectory.
Noted for its exploration of moral ambiguity within a wealthy elite.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by acclaimed Danish author Lotte Hammer.
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