Hostage of an Illusion

Hostage of an Illusion

80 mins | Drama, Crime, Romance | Aug. 8, 2012

Pablo is being pursued by what seems like a mob of fans. However, the truth soon emerges that his assailants are actually the cast of characters from his books who are angry that he won’t continue to write their lives. When Laura, a former student, turns up on Pablo’s doorstep soon after with plans for romance, the two fall into a passionate love affair. But when she starts showing signs of paranoia, Pablo questions whether she may in fact be one of his literary creations.

Hostage of an Illusion

80 mins | Drama, Crime, Romance | Aug. 8, 2012

Hostage of an Illusion
Pablo is being pursued by what seems like a mob of fans. However, the truth soon emerges that his assailants are actually the cast of characters from his books who are angry that he won’t continue to write their lives. When Laura, a former student, turns up on Pablo’s doorstep soon after with plans for romance, the two fall into a passionate love affair. But when she starts showing signs of paranoia, Pablo questions whether she may in fact be one of his literary creations.
Producers Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales, Pensa & Rocca Producciones
Original title Rehén de ilusiones
Directors Eliseo Subiela
Writers Eliseo Subiela

Cast

Daniel Fanego

as Pablo

Romina Ricci

as Laura

Atilio Pozzobón

as Quiroga

Mónica Gonzaga

as Magdalena

Ricardo Merkin

as Martin

Gustavo Jalife

as Journalist