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Storyline
Lisette and husband Chino face marital difficulties. She is fed up with the kids, while he has job troubles. His mother Rosaria hates Lisette and the neighborhood tramp has designs on Chino. Things get even worse when Chino goes to jail and Lisette gets a good job uptown. Can this marriage be saved? Written by
Reid Gagle
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For Lisette, everyday has become independence day.
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Trivia
Originally titled "Black Out", but director Darnell Martin was forced to change it by Columbia.
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Quotes
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Lisette Linares:
You know what your problem is? You never think about the other person.
Chino Linares:
Good night, other person.
Lisette Linares:
It's morning, Chino.
Chino Linares:
Good morning.
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Connections
Referenced in
New York at the Movies (2002)
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Soundtracks
"Crazy"
Written by
Willie Nelson
Performed by
Julio Iglesias
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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I really enjoyed this movie when I saw it in the theatre 10 years ago. It had a real fresh quality to it, and you really rooted for the main characters. I was searching for this on imdb, and then looked at its low rating, which is inexplicable to me. And then, I saw that a large group -- perhaps the largest single plurality - voted this a 1 out of 10. That's just a crime to rate is that low.
This film has terrific acting, great characters and a couple - and their young son - who you just root for. Add to that a strong supporting ensemble, and I would unashamedly rate it a 9 out of 10. i do have to see it again, but I remember just really 'digging' this film!