Kamchatka (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Kamchatka is a 2002 drama directed by Marcelo Piñeyro, starring Matías Del Pozo as Harry, Cecilia Roth and Ricardo Darín. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $3.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Marcelo Piñeyro
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Alquimia Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kamchatka About?
The premise of Kamchatka without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Growing up becomes a journey of uncovering hidden truths. In 1976, Argentina falls under a de facto government and thousands of citizens are persecuted and kidnapped. When the parents of two children become wanted by the authorities, they go into hiding, forcing the children to confront a frightening reality while clinging to their innocence.
Kamchatka Cast & Characters
Matías Del Pozo leads the cast as Harry, with Cecilia Roth as Mother and Ricardo Darín as Dad. Directed by Marcelo Piñeyro; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marcelo Piñeyro
- Matías Del Pozo as Harry
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Cecilia Roth as Mother -
Ricardo Darín as Dad - Milton De La Canal as Simon / El Enano / Tiny
Also Starring in Kamchatka
· 13 more- Tomás Fonzi Lucas
- Héctor Alterio Grandfather
- Fernanda Mistral Grandmother
- Leticia Brédice Teacher
- María Socas Mom's Friend
- Juan Carrasco Priest
- Oscar Ferrigno Jr. Father Juan
- Mónica Scapparone Bertuccio's Mother
- Gabriel Galíndez Military Guard
- Nicolás Cantafio Bertuccio
- Evelyn Domínguez Niña Morena
- Demián Bugallo School Mate
- Alberto Silva Man in the Train
More from Marcelo Piñeyro
More films directed by Marcelo Piñeyro, best-rated first: The Method, Ismael, The Widows of Thursdays and Ashes of Paradise.
Kamchatka Plot Summary
What happens in Kamchatka from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy, Harry, Matías Del Pozo, who doesn’t yet grasp that Argentina’s 1976 coup d’état is reshaping his life. The camera narrows in on a family trying to hold onto normalcy as a political nightmare rises outside their door. The mother, Cecilia Roth, and the father, Ricardo Darín, anchor the household, doing their best to shield the children from a climate of fear that becomes almost a family secret.
Full summary
The whole story of Kamchatka, scene by scene
Kamchatka Box Office
Kamchatka grossed $3.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.4M
- International
- $3.4M
Kamchatka Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kamchatka.
How Well Do You Know Kamchatka?
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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In which country does the story take place?
Cars in Kamchatka
23 cars on screen, including the Citroën 3CV and the Deutz-DECA A-Series.
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Citroën 3CV Important role -
Deutz-DECA A-Series Minor role -
1966 Fiat 1500 C Minor role -
1968 Ford F-100 Minor role
Kamchatka Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Камчатка” and “堪察加”.
- Also known as
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- Камчатка
- 堪察加
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Kamchatka FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Kamchatka, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kamchatka?
Kamchatka runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Kamchatka released?
Kamchatka was released on October 17, 2002.
Who directed Kamchatka?
Kamchatka was directed by Marcelo Piñeyro.
More films by Marcelo Piñeyro Who is in the cast of Kamchatka?
Kamchatka stars Matías Del Pozo as Harry, Cecilia Roth as Mother and Ricardo Darín as Dad, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Kamchatka make at the box office?
Kamchatka grossed $3.4 million worldwide.
Does Kamchatka have a post-credit scene?
No. Kamchatka has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kamchatka in?
The original language of Kamchatka is Spanish.
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