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The Unknown Woman
The Unknown Woman

The Unknown Woman

October 9, 2006
1h 58m
Thriller
Drama
Mystery
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

Irena, a Ukrainian woman, comes to Italy looking for a job as a maid. She does everything she can to become a beloved nanny for an adorable little girl, Thea. However, that is just the very beginning of her unknown journey.

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Details

Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
Cast
Kseniya Rappoport, Michele Placido, Claudia Gerini, Pierfrancesco Favino, Clara Dossena, Alessandro Haber, Piera Degli Esposti, Pino Calabrese, Ángela Molina, Paolo Elmo
Release Date
October 9, 2006
Production
Manigolda Film, Medusa Film, Sky Cinema, Cinecittà Studios, Friuli Venezia Giulia Film Commission, Umbria Film Commission

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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