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The Secret in Their Eyes
The Secret in Their Eyes

The Secret in Their Eyes

August 13, 2009· 2h 10m
Cinemagraphs Score8.0

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

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20 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Espósito and Sandoval chase Gómez through football stadium

9.5at 1h 05m
Lowest Moment

Sandoval killed by assassins while protecting Espósito's identity

6.8at 1h 35m
Biggest Swing

The film drops from the spectacular stadium chase sequence to the tragic murder of Sandoval, creating the largest emotional shift from exhilaration to devastation.

The film maintains consistently high quality throughout, building from a solid investigative foundation to spectacular technical achievements like the stadium sequence. While Sandoval's death provides necessary dramatic weight, the film recovers strongly with its psychological revelations and romantic resolution, earning widespread critical acclaim for its sophisticated storytelling and emotional depth.

20 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Tmdb, Imdb
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Retired Espósito begins writing novel about unsolved case
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Espósito investigates brutal rape and murder of Liliana Colotto
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Espósito discovers Gómez obsessively staring at Liliana in photographs
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Espósito and Sandoval chase Gómez through football stadium⬆ Peak moment
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Irene interrogates Gómez and obtains confession through psychological pressure
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Sandoval killed by assassins while protecting Espósito's identity⬇ Lowest moment
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Espósito flees to Jujuy Province for ten years
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Espósito finally confesses his love to Irene
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