Woman Unchained
Desbarrancada
Synopsis
1977, Argentina. Gina (37) is obsessively trying to conceive a child with her husband Carlos (58), with whom she previously lost a baby before birth. Carlos is a powerful businessman involved in shady deals with the military during the dictatorship. A former equestrian champion, Gina finds solace in horseback riding to escape the anguish of not becoming a mother. One afternoon, she gives in to the attraction she feels for the stable boy at her riding club. They become lovers, but she soon realizes that love alone cannot heal her wounds. Later, she finds out the army has kidnapped her best friend. In search of help, she turns to a captain from her husband's inner circle – unaware that she's walking into a trap.
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Luis Machín
Carlos
Carla Pandolfi
Gina
José María Monje
Héctor
Francisco Andrade
Gervasio
Daniel Valenzuela
Antonio
Corina Romero
Genara
Nacho Gadano
Contralmirante Ledesma
Gilda Scarpetta
Graciela
Elvira Onetto
Coleccionista de mariposas
Federico Liss
Alfredo
Marta Igarza
Guigui
María Laura Maidana
Mercedes
Mario Segade
Monseñor
Jorge Gentile
Nicola
Guillermo Enz
Petisero
Tomas Ledesma
Luis
Victor Moya
Oficial de seguridad
Lola Coppen
Niñera
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guadalupe Yepes
- Screenplay & Story
- Guadalupe Yepes, Laura Santoro, Irene Ircowitz, Mario Segade, Vanessa Robbiano
- Original Score
- Leo Sujatovich, Luna Sujatovich
- Original Title
- Desbarrancada
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Coupage Films, Del Toro Films, Guadalupe Yepes Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guadalupe Yepes
Guadalupe Yepes, Laura Santoro, Irene Ircowitz, Mario Segade, Vanessa Robbiano
Leo Sujatovich, Luna Sujatovich
Hugo Colace
César Custodio, Geraldina Rodríguez
Néstor Sánchez Sotelo, María Vacas, Kimberly Olsen, Guadalupe Yepes
Department Leadership Roster
César Custodio
Editor
Guadalupe Yepes
Director
Hugo Colace
Director of Photography
Guadalupe Yepes
Writer
Geraldina Rodríguez
Editor
Laura Santoro
Writer
Kimberly Olsen
Producer
Guadalupe Yepes
Producer
Néstor Sánchez Sotelo
Producer
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What is Woman Unchained about?
1977, Argentina. Gina (37) is obsessively trying to conceive a child with her husband Carlos (58), with whom she previously lost a baby before birth. Carlos is a powerful businessman involved in shady deals with the military during the dictatorship. A former equestrian champion, Gina finds solace in horseback riding to escape the anguish of not becoming a mother. One afternoon, she gives in to the attraction she feels for the stable boy at her riding club. They become lovers, but she soon realizes that love alone cannot heal her wounds. Later, she finds out the army has kidnapped her best friend. In search of help, she turns to a captain from her husband's inner circle – unaware that she's walking into a trap.
Who directed Woman Unchained?
Woman Unchained was directed by Guadalupe Yepes.
Who stars in Woman Unchained?
The principal cast of Woman Unchained includes Luis Machín, Carla Pandolfi, José María Monje, Francisco Andrade, Daniel Valenzuela.
When was Woman Unchained released and how long is it?
Woman Unchained was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Woman Unchained?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Woman Unchained was composed by Leo Sujatovich, Luna Sujatovich.