Confessing to Laura (1990): Cast & Plot
Confessing to Laura is a 1990 drama directed by Jaime Osorio Gómez, starring Vicky Hernández as Laura, María Cristina Gálvez and Gustavo Londoño. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jaime Osorio Gómez
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Confessing to Laura About?
The premise of Confessing to Laura without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in Colombia on April 9, 1948, amid the Bogotazo, the film follows Laura, a spinster schoolteacher, and her housemates Josefina and Santiago, a public employee. Over a 24‑hour stretch they endure sniper fire and unrest, forcing each to confront who they truly are and the love they cannot pursue because of the political chaos.
Confessing to Laura Cast & Characters
Vicky Hernández leads the cast as Laura, with María Cristina Gálvez as Josefina and Gustavo Londoño as Santiago. Directed by Jaime Osorio Gómez; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jaime Osorio Gómez
- Vicky Hernández as Laura
- María Cristina Gálvez as Josefina
- Gustavo Londoño as Santiago
- Walter Rojas as Newscaster (voice)
Confessing to Laura Plot Summary
What happens in Confessing to Laura from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Newsreel footage opens the film with a stark image: Colombian presidential candidate Jorge Eliécer Gaitán addressing a large crowd, a moment that abruptly shatters with his assassination on April 9, 1948. What follows is a city-wide eruption of emotion, a riot that spirals into uncontrollable fury, with vehicles set ablaze, buildings torched, and crowds spilling into the streets of Bogotá. The chaos paints the skyline in smoke and fear, as sirens wail and the mood swings from shock to raw, unrestrained anger.
Full summary
The whole story of Confessing to Laura, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Confessing to Laura?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Confessing to Laura Also Known As
Also known as “Confesión a Laura”.
- Also known as
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- Confesión a Laura
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Confessing to Laura FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Confessing to Laura, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Confessing to Laura?
Confessing to Laura runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Confessing to Laura released?
Confessing to Laura was released on December 1, 1990.
Who directed Confessing to Laura?
Confessing to Laura was directed by Jaime Osorio Gómez.
More films by Jaime Osorio Gómez Who is in the cast of Confessing to Laura?
Confessing to Laura stars Vicky Hernández as Laura, María Cristina Gálvez as Josefina and Gustavo Londoño as Santiago, among 4 credited actors.
Does Confessing to Laura have a post-credit scene?
No. Confessing to Laura has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Confessing to Laura in?
The original language of Confessing to Laura is Spanish.
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