La sconosciuta

Oct 20 2006 R 1h 58m
Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Irena, a Ukrainian woman, comes to Italy looking for a job as a maid. She does everything she can to become a beloved nanny for an adorable little girl, Thea. However, that is just the very beginning of her unknown journey.

Plot

A Ukrainian woman named Irena calculatedly insinuates herself into the lives of a young, affluent Italian family. Stopping at nothing to become the couple's trusted maid and the beloved nanny to their fragile young daughter, Irena risks everything in her quest to uncover the truth about the family. Like an intricately constructed jigsaw puzzle, The Unknown Woman reveals piece by piece the enigma of Irena's past.

Written by

Giuseppe Tornatore, Massimo De Rita

Directed by

Giuseppe Tornatore

Production Countries

France, Italy

Production Companies

Medusa Film, Manigolda Film

Languages

Italiano

Awards

22 wins & 26 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
16,372
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
56
Popularity
NA