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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 52m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Mystery, Romance
Votes275
DirectorJulio Medem
WritersJulio Medem
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLovers of the Arctic Circle
About Lovers of the Arctic Circle
As young children, Otto and Ana become best friends, leading to the marriage of Ana's mother to Otto's father. When Otto and Ana become teenagers, they begin a sexual relationship, which they hide from their parents. The two fall deeply in love and seem destined to spend the rest of their lives together. However, their relationship is tested when Otto's mother dies and the two are separated.
Directed by Julio Medem, Lovers of the Arctic Circle leans on a strong ensemble — Najwa Nimri, Fele Martínez, Nancho Novo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1998.
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