A handsome yet enigmatic shaman from the Amazon rainforest named Kai swims down the river on a whim to come across a beautiful young woman named Vania. Since her tobacco farmer father was murdered after refusing to give up his land to an army of mercenaries intent on deforestation and the acquisition of his property, she has been held hostage under their brutal tyranny. Kai is desperate to rescue her and sets out to kill any man who gets in his way; but things aren't easy when there's a lot more in the forest in the way of danger than the tree burners. His determination to protect Vania and her home evolves into a passionate romantic relationship, further fuelling their desire to fight. But with just the two of them, is it a fruitless battle?
This Argentinian Western drama made its premiere at Cannes Film Festival in 2014, with the original title 'El Ardor'. It was nominated for multiple awards at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Argentina and is now set to hit international theatres this Summer. Directed and written by Pablo Fendrik ('Blood Appears', 'Possible Lives', 'The Mugger'), 'The Burning' arrives on June 19th 2015.
Starring: Gael García Bernal, Alice Braga, Chico Díaz, Claudio Tolcachir, Jorge Sesán