The Burning Plain (2009) - Movie Details

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Release Date:	September 18, 2009 (Limited)
On DVD:	January 12, 2010
Genre:	Drama
Director:	Guillermo Arriaga
Writer:	Guillermo Arriaga
Cast:	Kim Basinger, Charlize Theron, Danny Pino, Martin Papazian, Tessa Ia
Studio:	Magnolia Pictures
Official site:	burningplainmovie.com
Running Time:	106 minutes
MPAA Rating:	Rated R for sexuality, nudity and language

"The Burning Plain" weaves together two storylines taking place in the past and present.

A romantic mystery about a woman on the edge who takes an emotional journey back to the defining moment of her life. Oscar-winner Charlize Theron plays Sylvia, a beautiful restaurant manager whose cool, professional demeanor masks the sexually charged storm within. When a stranger from Mexico confronts her with her mysterious past, Sylvia is launched into a journey through space and time...

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Sex and fire unite in The Burning Plain, a 2009 drama by writer/director Guillermo Arriaga. Though it received little promotion during its release period, the Charlize Theron-starring film is a surprisingly engaging little film. The Burning Plain isn't amazing, but it is worth seeing.

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