Burning Secret
1988, English. Directed by Andrew Birkin.
To capture the mother's heart, take the child's hand.
While recuperating in a sanatorium in the mountains, a young boy becomes very close friends with an older baron. But the baron is only using the boy to get to know his mother, the wife of an older diplomat. When the boy realises the baron’s intentions, he becomes jealous, moody and depressed.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 23 December 1988
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Written by
- Andrew Birkin
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What Burning Secret is based on
Burning Secret is based on Burning Secret, a 1911 short story by Stefan Zweig.
Short story · 1911
Burning Secret
By Stefan Zweig
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Burning Secret: quick answers
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How long is Burning Secret?
Burning Secret runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Burning Secret have a post-credits scene?
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Burning Secret parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Burning Secret is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Burning Secret on?
Burning Secret isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Burning Secret?
If you liked Burning Secret, try Heat and Dust, Shy People, Priscilla.
Who directed Burning Secret?
Burning Secret (1988) was directed by Andrew Birkin and stars David Eberts, Faye Dunaway, Klaus Maria Brandauer.
What is Burning Secret based on?
Burning Secret is based on Burning Secret, a 1911 short story by Stefan Zweig.