Burning Secret

A slow, sensuous plunge into childhood jealousy and adult deception, with an atmosphere of mounting unease and melancholy.

Directed by

Andrew Birkin

Genres

Drama

Starring

David Eberts, Faye Dunaway, Klaus Maria Brandauer

Tagline

To capture the mother's heart, take the child's hand.

Overview

While recuperating in a sanatorium in the mountains, a young boy becomes very close friends with an older baron. But the baron is only using the boy to get to know his mother, the wife of an older diplomat. When the boy realises the baron’s intentions, he becomes jealous, moody and depressed.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, dark and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, coming-of-age, obsession, isolation

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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