Secret in Their Eyes is an American crime drama movie released in November 2015. Directed by Billy Ray, the starring actors are Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Dean Norris, Michael Kelley, Alfred Molina, and Zoe Graham. Once a colleague’s daughter gets murdered, an investigation team needs to stay strong.
Most people would think that being an investigator is an easy task. In fact, that clues fall right into your lap whilst having coffee and donuts. But that is not how they operate in the district of Los Angeles.
Here, investigators Ray Karsten (Ejiofor), Jessica Cobb (Roberts), and Bumpy Willis (Norris) work in a newly established unit to foresee any terroristic acts after the devastating 9/11 attacks. This, while under the lead of the assistant district attorney, Claire Sloane (Kidman).
One morning, they report to a crime scene. Upon arriving, Ray discovers the victim is Carolyn (Graham), Jess’ daughter. Immediately, he starts digging for evidence to catch the killer.
However, when presenting his results to colleagues Reg (Kelly) and district attorney Mr. Morales (Molina), he finds out that the suspect works for the FBI as an undercover. Therefore, interrogating him would jeopardize ongoing cases. So, with no new leads, the team falls apart.
Thirteen years later, Ray has come up with new findings. He will have one more shot once he convinces the newly promoted Claire to re-open the case. But is it too late?
“Secret in Their Eyes” is based on the book “La Pregunta de sus Ojos (2005),” written by Argentinian author Eduardo Sacheri. In 2009, a film followed, named “El Secreto de sus Ojos,” which won Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars (2010).
Lastly, director Billy Ray has excelled when it comes to suspenseful movies. His previous works as a screenplay writer include “The Hunger Games” (2012) and “Captain Phillips” (2013).
Revisit the teaser trailer for the “Secret In Their Eyes” and watch the movie on its 9th anniversary!
- “Secret in Their Eyes” movie. Directed by Billy Ray (STX Ent., Universal Pictures, 2015). ↩︎
