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The Crimes That Bind

The Crimes That Bind

Thriller · Crime · Drama · 2020

When her son is accused of raping and trying to murder his ex-wife, Alicia embarks on a journey that will change her life forever.

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The Crimes That Bind

2020 Thriller · Crime · Drama 1h 39m

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6.5 / 10

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When her son is accused of raping and trying to murder his ex-wife, Alicia embarks on a journey that will change her life forever.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Sebastián Schindel

Written by

Sebastián Schindel · Pablo Del Teso

Cecilia Roth

Cecilia Roth

Alicia

Miguel Ángel Solá

Miguel Ángel Solá

Ignacio

Benjamín Amadeo

Benjamín Amadeo

Daniel

Sofía Gala Castiglione

Sofía Gala Castiglione

Marcela

Yanina Ávila

Yanina Ávila

Gladys

Marcelo Subiotto

Marcelo Subiotto

Dr. Vieytes

Paola Barrientos

Paola Barrientos

Psicóloga

Court is in session

Put The Crimes That Bind on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.