INTACTO Latin Cinema Series

Is being a survivor just a matter of luck? Legendary actor Max Von Sydow stars in this elegant thriller by first-time director Juan Carlos Fresnadilllo.

Thomas, a young thief, wakes up in a hospital as the sole survivor of a horrific tragedy. He meets Federico, also a catastrophe survivor, who quickly starts manipulating Thomas to orchestrate his own sinister revenge against Sam, the ultimate survivor who has the ability to steal other people’s luck. Added to this trio is Sara, a policewoman and the only member of her family to escape a horrendous car crash. Sara now finds herself investigating a clandestine gambling ring where death and luck intermingle.

This powerful and complex narrative, served by superior performances, evolves into a deadly spiral. An unforgettable scene of blindfolded men running in a forest illustrates the director’s talent for creating a breathtaking tale of shock, deception and redemption.

Details

Country: Spain

Year: 2001

Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo

Director of Photography: Xavier Jimenez

Editor: Nacho Ruiz Capillas

Cast/Featuring: Leonardo Sbaraglia (Tomas), Eusebio Poncela (Federico), Monica Lopez (Sara), Antonio Dechent (Alejandro), Max von Sydow (Sam)

Running Time (minutes): 108 min

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