The Impostor (1997)

4.7/10 99 min

Overview

This drama is based on a novel and incomplete screenplay by the late Maria Luis Bemberg. In 1930s Argentina, wealthy Sebastian (Antonio Birabent) leaves his Buenos Aires home for the family estate on the pampas. His family, concerned for his physical and mental health, arranges for Sebastian's childhood friend Juan (Walter Quiroz) to check on Sebastian's situation. Juan finds the highly erratic Sebastian caught in a doomed relationship with the Danish daughter of religious sect members. Unfortunately, Juan also becomes obsessed with the young woman, and Sebastian's suspicions increase.

Cast

Antonio Birabent

Sebastian Heredia

Walter Quiroz

Juan Medina

Belén Blanco

Teresita

Norman Briski

Dr. Medina

Mónica Galán

Clotilde

Marilú Marini

Mrs. Heredia

Eduardo Pavlovsky

Mr. Heredia

Beatriz Matar

Serafina

Erasmo Olivera

Eladio

Carlos Roffé

Commissar

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