
A young man enters an institute for the mentally ill and falls in love with a patient from whom he will distance himself after her rehabilitation.
Directed by Alejandro Doria, The Island leans on a strong ensemble — Selva Alemán, Hugo Arana, Alicia Bruzzo — 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 1979.
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