Cautiva

Argentina

Very fine film which dealt with some of the wreckage left behind after the US-sponsored military junta was overthrown in the 80's. The focus is on a 15 year old girl who was the child of a leftie couple who were murdered after giving birth to her. She was 'adopted' by a powerful police official and his wife and never told.

The film was designed to pull your heartstrings and it did. The young actress was very effective - she was quiet, thoughtful and determined to find out the truth. All the supporting players were well cast. Occasional cue music grated a bit but not enough to temper the force of the story.

A good example of an effective message movie.

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