Fans of thrillers are being urged to watch Netflix's "fascinating" new film. A Netflix thriller is climbing the UK Top 10 Chart, and crime drama fans are keen to find out more about the story behind The Marked Woman.
What is The Marked Woman about?
The Spanish film, originally titled La desconocida, was released on June 5 following a limited theatrical run. It stars Ana Rujas, Candela Peña, and Pol López. Set in Barcelona and Algeciras, the film begins with a young woman being found bound and gagged inside a shipping container at the Port of Barcelona. She has no memory of who she is or how she got there. After being taken to hospital, an attempt is made on her life.
Police sergeant Anna Ripoll (Peña) and corporal Quique Zárate (López) take over the investigation. When they realize the woman has no idea of her identity, they make it their mission to uncover it. Netflix teases: "They have to unlock the secrets in her missing memories before her captors make another attempt on her life."
At the heart of the series is detective Anna Ripoll, who returns to her job as a human trafficking investigator after a forced leave of absence following a personal tragedy. While doctors treat the mystery woman for amnesia, Ripoll puzzles over how to solve a case with almost no leads and is forced to partner with the "shady and frenetic" officer Quique Zárate.
Who is in the cast of The Marked Woman?
- Candela Peña as Anna Ripoll – known for roles in Take My Eyes and A Gun in Each Hand.
- Ana Rujas as the unidentified woman – Spanish model turned actress.
- Pol López as Quique Zárate – known for Heirs to the Land.
- Manolo Solo as Andrés Falcó – known for City of Shadows.
- Luka Peroš as Manuel Rojas Horvat – known for Money Heist.
- Kira Miró as Lucía Melgar – known for Alpha Males.
What is The Marked Woman based on?
The film is based on the novel La desconocida, co-written by Spanish writer Rosa Montero and French writer Olivier Truc in 2023. Montero told Netflix: "It was a fascinating, incredibly fun, and somewhat crazy project that gave our unknown character’s story an unusual intensity. I can’t wait to see how this formidable team has translated all that suspense into the film."
The Marked Woman is streaming on Netflix.
