A Secret in the Box (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, A Secret in the Box is a documentary film directed by Javier Izquierdo, running about 71 minutes. “Marcelo Chiriboga's story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life and works of Ecuadorian writer Marcelo Chiriboga, a key figure of the Latin American literature and member of the “boom” generation. Through interviews, visits to different cities, archival footage and his most important book, a puzzle is woven that blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction.
Who’s in it. A Secret in the Box stars Alfredo Espinosa as Marcelo Chiriboga, Ángel Gavilánez, Yolanda Acosta and Antonio Ordoñez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Secret in the Box has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Secret in the Box page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Secret in the Box (2017)?
- In US, A Secret in the Box is available to stream on GuideDoc, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Secret in the Box worth watching?
- A Secret in the Box holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Secret in the Box?
- A Secret in the Box stars Alfredo Espinosa, Ángel Gavilánez, Yolanda Acosta, Antonio Ordoñez and José Ignacio Donoso.
- When was A Secret in the Box released?
- A Secret in the Box was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.