In the Arms of an Assassin

Victor Faust is one of the world’s most attractive men, but his polished surface hides a cold blooded secret: he earns a living by killing for money. He travels to the den of a brutal drug lord to collect payment on his latest hit, moving with the calm precision that comes from years in the trade. There he meets Sarai, a woman who has spent nearly nine years at the mercy of the kingpin. A dangerous spark flickers between hunter and captive, and Victor’s cool detachment begins to crack under Sarai’s quiet resolve and the lethal world surrounding them. Their encounter becomes a tense, tightly choreographed game where trust and danger collide and the stakes escalate quickly.

Released in 2019 and directed by Matías Moltrasio, this romance thriller grows from an original screenplay credited to William Levy and Jeff Goldberg. The story centers on Levy’s Victor Faust and Alicia Sanz’s Sarai, whose fates become entwined as pressure from outside forces closes in.

Box office receipts total 425,332 dollars worldwide, signaling a limited release aimed at a specific audience rather than a broad blockbuster. The film leans into glossy production values and a compact run time, focusing on character dynamic over sprawling set pieces.

On screen the film blends suspense with a melodramatic romance, exploring how power and danger strain personal loyalties. The crowd rating stands at 7.753/10 from 431 votes, suggesting a loyal, if selective, fan base for this genre. Levy’s star presence and the chemistry with Sanz give the plot its pulse and emotional charge, even as the thriller framework keeps the tension high.

While not a sweeping cultural phenomenon, the movie sits within a niche of Latin led thrillers that mix danger and desire. Fans remember the uneasy chemistry between Victor and Sarai, and the film stands as a compact, sharp entry in its category, sticking with you as a brisk, effective late night watch.