Ivan's Woman

Aug 27, 2011

1h 29m

★ 3.5

Overview

Ivan keeps a 15-year-old Natalia hostage since she was a little girl. The repressive regime seems not to refrain them from forming a sort of family bond. They begin struggling with each other when the girl's sexuality awakens. Ivan desires her love and companionship.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Escuela de Cine de Chile

Ivan's Woman Trailers

Cast

Iván

Marcelo Alonso

Natalia

María de Los Ángeles García

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Aldo Parodi

Person at the Bar

Jaime Lorca

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Rodrigo Canales

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Daniela Riveros

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Cristian Flores

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Natalia Geisse

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