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The Dancer and the Thief

2009 · 127 min

A gentle, bittersweet character drama that blends melancholy and warmth, moving at a contemplative pace toward quiet redemption.

Directed by
Fernando Trueba
Genres
Drama
Overview
Present day. Chile. Legendary bank robber Vergara Grey is getting out of prison after 5 long years and is looking forward to a quiet, uneventful life together with his wife and son whom oddly he hasn't heard from in years. But soon his resolve is tested when he meets 19 year old Angel a young thief who insists the two join up to score the biggest heist of all time. Though tempted, he resists until he finds out that his beloved wife has gone off with a millionaire and his son wants to change his last name. Then Victoria, a graceful and mysteriously mute dancer living in a conservatory, steps into the picture. She captivates Vergara and Angel, as well as all others that cross her path, drastically changing their lives.
How it feels
Melancholic, warm, tense and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Redemption, family, betrayal, healing
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Fernando Trueba
Genres
Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror0
Humour3
Realism7
Romance4
Tension5
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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