A woman with no memories. A killer who won’t stop. Two detectives racing against time in one of Europe’s most atmospheric cities. That’s the chilling setup for The Marked Woman (La Desconocida) — Netflix Spain’s highly anticipated psychological thriller film arriving globally on June 5, 2026.
The Marked Woman — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | The Marked Woman (La Desconocida) |
| Platform | Netflix (Global) |
| Release Date | June 5, 2026 |
| Country | Spain |
| Genre | Crime / Psychological Thriller |
| Director | Gabe Ibáñez (Automata) |
| Screenplay | Lara Sendim (God’s Crooked Lines) |
| Based On | Novel by Rosa Montero & Olivier Truc |
| Filming Locations | Barcelona & Algeciras, Cádiz, Spain |
| Production Company | K&S Films (The Eternaut, Wild Tales) |
What Is the Film About?
The story opens at the bustling port of Barcelona, where a young woman is discovered unconscious inside a shipping container — bound, gagged, and with no memory of who she is or how she got there. As she recovers in hospital, someone makes an immediate attempt on her life, raising the stakes dramatically.
Enter Detective Anna Ripoll and Officer Quique Zárate, who must race against the clock to uncover this mysterious woman’s identity and the dangerous secrets buried deep in her fractured mind — before the killer gets to her first. The premise is tight, urgent, and genuinely unsettling. Think The Innocent meets God’s Crooked Lines, shot against the moody backdrop of Spain’s coastlines.
The Marked Woman : A Cast That Commands Attention
The film brings together some of Spain’s most acclaimed screen talent. Candela Peña (The Asunta Case) leads as Detective Anna Ripoll — a casting choice that immediately signals serious dramatic intention. Ana Rujas (La Mesías) plays the titular marked woman, while Pol López (See You in Another Life) completes the investigative trio as Officer Zárate.
Fans of Money Heist will also recognise Luka Peros (Marseille himself) in a supporting role, alongside Manolo Solo (Pan’s Labyrinth) and Kira Miró (Alpha Males).
A Creative Team with Serious Pedigree
Behind the camera, director Gabe Ibáñez brings his signature atmospheric tension, while the screenplay from Lara Sendim carries the same sharp instincts she demonstrated in God’s Crooked Lines. Most notably, the production company K&S Films — responsible for both The Eternaut and Wild Tales — guarantees a level of craft and ambition that sets this apart from the average streaming thriller.
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