Starring Soledad Villamil, Ricardo Darín and Carla Quevedo. Directed by Juan José Campanella

When a retired criminal prosecutor decides to try his hand at writing a novel, he finds himself inextricably drawn into the harrowing events of an unsolved crime. Re-investigating the brutal rape and murder of a beautiful woman, he discovers devastated lives, corrupt government officials and a lost love. But as he delves deeper he finds himself at the dark heart of society, where mysteries lurk in the shadows and danger waits around every corner.

Verdict: This is a superb drama (although thriller is a bit of a jump for me) which interweaves the personal, unspoken passion between the lead and his boss as well as a desire to know the truth of an perplexing unsolved crime. A little slow to begin with, but worthy of its Oscar win at last year’s ceremony. Great twist, too! **** ½