The Burning Plain Image
Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critics

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

Summary: The Burning Plain follows the story of several different people separated by time and space -- Sylvia, a woman in Oregon who must undertake an emotional odyssey to rid herself of her past; Mariana and Santiago, two teenagers trying to piece together the shattered lives of their parents in a New Mexico border town; Maria, a little girl who goes on a border-crossing voyage to help her parents find redemption, forgiveness, and love; and Gina and Nick, a couple who must deal with an intense and clandestine affair... because they are both married.
Runtime: 107 min
Rating: Rated R for sexuality, nudity and language.
Production: 2929 Productions
Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime
Countries: USA, Argentina
Languages: English, Spanish
Home Release Date: Jan 12, 2010
Director Credit
Guillermo Arriaga Director
Writer Credit
Guillermo Arriaga Written By
Cast Credit
Anthony Escobar Priest
Brett Cullen Robert
Charlize Theron Sylvia
Danny Pino Santiago
Debrianna Mansini Paula
Diego J. Torres Cristobal
Fernanda Romero Sophie
Gray Eubank Lawrence
J.D. Pardo Young Santiago
Jennifer Lawrence Mariana
Joaquim de Almeida Nick
John Corbett John
José Gallardo Jr. Xavier
José María Yazpik Carlos
Kacie Thomas Vivi
Kim Basinger Gina
Marty Papazian Young Man
Rachel Ticotin Ana
Rafael Hernández Doctor Armendariz
Robin Tunney Laura
Rosalia De Aragon Aunt Rebecca
Sean McGrath Cook
Tessa Ia Maria
Toni Marie Lopez The Woman
Producer Credit
Adrian Zurita Associate Producer
Alisa Tager Executive Producer
Beth Kono Co-Producer
Charlize Theron Executive Producer
Eduardo Costantini Co-Producer
Laurie MacDonald Producer
Marc Butan Executive Producer
Mark Cuban Executive Producer
Ray Angelic Executive Producer
Todd Wagner Executive Producer
Walter F. Parkes Producer
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