In Her Place

A shy legal secretary named Mercedes becomes fascinated by the case of María Carolina Geel, a Chilean author who killed her lover. As Mercedes delves into the details of the crime, an unexpected bond develops between the two women.

This Chilean crime drama was written and directed by Maite Alberdi, following her 2023 film The Eternal Memory and preceding A Child of My Own released in 2026. Produced by Fabula, the film features Elisa Zulueta in the role of Mercedes and Francisca Lewin as María Carolina Geel. The supporting cast includes Gabriel Urzúa, Marcial Tagle, Pablo Macaya, and Cristián Carvajal, with 42 credited actors in total.

Audience reception is moderate, with a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb based on 7,400 votes and a slightly lower score of 6.1/10 on TMDB from 64 votes.