An old English proverb states that the eyes are the mirror of the soul. In the film The Secret in Their Eyes (2009), directed by Juan José Campanella, this premise contains some truth. Set in late 1970s Argentina, the thriller deals with the beginning and end of the rape and murder case of Liliana Coloto, a 23-year-old teacher. It simultaneously depicts the love story between a retired judicial officer, Benjamín Espósito, and a new judge from Cornell, Irene Menéndez-Hastings. In an attempt to write his first novel, Benjamin helps close the case after 25 years. Benjamín's rival Romano's symbolic use of the color red and doors allows for character improvement and further plot development. To begin with, Romano, Benjamín's rival symbolizes the corruption present in the Argentine judicial system. In an attempt to quickly close Liliana Coloto's case, he frames two innocent laborers and orders them to be beaten (Campanella, The Secret in Their Eyes). Romano believes himself to be above the law and perpetuates a cycle of injustice and violence throughout the film. S...