The Uruguayan actress stars in “The Woman in the Line”, inspired by the story of Andrea Casamento and the birth of the Civil Association of Relatives of Detainees.
In recent years, Netflix found one success formula insured: productions based on real events. From thrillers to stories of overcoming, films that are based on experiences generate an immediate connection with the audience.
In that universe of stories that mix truth and fiction, Natalia Oreiro shines again. The Uruguayan actress returns to the platform with “The woman in line”a film directed by Benjamin Avila.
Inspired by case of Andrea Casamentothe bet portrays the life of a mother who, after the unjust detention of her son, discovers a silent world: that of the women who line up every week in front of Argentine prisons to see their loved ones.
Released in theaters on September 4 and soon available on Netflix, the film became one of the titles most commented of the year for its human perspective, the power of its protagonist and the decision to include those who lived what the plot narrates. You can’t miss it!
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Trailer for “The Woman in Line”
What is “The Woman in the Line” about?
The story begins in Buenos Aires, in 2004. Andrea sees her life fall apart when her 18-year-old son is arrested for a robbery he did not commit. However, what should have been a misunderstanding turns into a nightmare: the young man spends six months in prison until he is proves his innocence.
During that time, the protagonist meets other mothers who are experiencing the same wait, women who gather at the doors of the Ezeiza prison with a mixture of fear, hope and fatigue. Those endless lines In front of the prison they also end up being a space of containment and resistance. From these experiences comes the Civil Association of Relatives of Detainees (ACiFaD)an organization that today accompanies hundreds of families throughout the country.
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Thus, the film does not focus only on pain, but also on solidarity. “It is not my life that is being told, but that of thousands of women who are still waiting in front of the prisons,” explained the true Andrea Casamentowho participated in the filming alongside real members of the organization, who play themselves.
When is “The Woman in the Row” released?
Although the film premiered in Argentine cinemas on September 4, 2025, its arrival on Netflix is scheduled for next October 31. It will be part of the reinforcement of Latin American productions that the app announced for its end-of-year catalog, a strategy that seeks bring local stories closer to a global audience.
The streaming platform bet heavily on this film, since, in addition to its dramatic power, it has all the ingredients to become a success. Combine one true storya social perspective and the talent of an actress who once again demonstrates why she is one of the most beloved figures in film and television.
Cast of “The Woman in the Line”
- Natalia Oreiro as Andrea Casamento.
- Alberto Ammann as Father José.
- Amparo Noguera as Silvia.
- María Alché as Luciana.
- Alejandro Awada as Judge Ramírez.
Source: Ambito
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