Ushuaia, at the extreme south end of Argentina is the setting for this story, which starts in Buenos Aires. It involves a chance meeting between a man and a woman who don't know about each other's existence, but fate will bring them together to this remote part of the country, where Teresa, the flight attendant, has a layover. Julian, a taciturn doctor, will meet the love of his life in Teresa. They will have a night of love and then go in different directions. They will come together at the end, when we see them on a flight where Teresa is just another passenger.
Director Daniel Burman's film is a strange one. The screen play, which he co-wrote with Emiliano Torres, a frequent collaborator, bears no similarity with his previous films which have the urban setting of Buenos Aires as the background. By bringing Teresa and Julian to this forgotten town in the middle of the winter, the director gives us a strange story that flourishes in this most hostile, yet gorgeous, environment.
Where Mr. Burman succeeds is in the way he uses his actors to give wonderful performances. Ingrid Rubio, a Spanish actress who has worked in Argentina before, is wonderful as the flight attendant. Same goes for Alfredo Casero, an actor who exudes kindness as he and Teresa fall for one another. Even the supporting players add to the story. Emilio Disi is the mechanic who steals parts from the planes he services at the local airport in order to build his own dream craft. Valentina Bassi is also effective. Daniel Hendler, in a small role as a taxi driver, has two excellent scenes in the film. Norma Aleandro, one of the best actresses from Argentina appears briefly as Teresa's mother.
This film shows a mature Daniel Burman doing what he does best.
Director Daniel Burman's film is a strange one. The screen play, which he co-wrote with Emiliano Torres, a frequent collaborator, bears no similarity with his previous films which have the urban setting of Buenos Aires as the background. By bringing Teresa and Julian to this forgotten town in the middle of the winter, the director gives us a strange story that flourishes in this most hostile, yet gorgeous, environment.
Where Mr. Burman succeeds is in the way he uses his actors to give wonderful performances. Ingrid Rubio, a Spanish actress who has worked in Argentina before, is wonderful as the flight attendant. Same goes for Alfredo Casero, an actor who exudes kindness as he and Teresa fall for one another. Even the supporting players add to the story. Emilio Disi is the mechanic who steals parts from the planes he services at the local airport in order to build his own dream craft. Valentina Bassi is also effective. Daniel Hendler, in a small role as a taxi driver, has two excellent scenes in the film. Norma Aleandro, one of the best actresses from Argentina appears briefly as Teresa's mother.
This film shows a mature Daniel Burman doing what he does best.