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It's all about love.Plot:
Four professional women meet at an East Los Angeles restaurant called Luminarias to share secrets about their careers, love, family, and sex. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 5 nominations moreUser Comments:
A whole lotta heart! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Evelina Fernández | ... | Andrea | |
| Scott Bakula | ... | Joseph | |
| Cheech Marin | ... | Jesus | |
| Robert Beltran | ... | Joe | |
| Marta DuBois | ... | Sofia | |
| Ángela Moya | ... | Lilly | |
| Dyana Ortelli | ... | Irene | |
| Seidy Lopez | ... | Cindy | |
| Sal Lopez | ... | Pablo | |
| Fidel Gomez | ... | Joey | |
| Angelina Estrada | ... | Tia Concha | |
| Lupe Ontiveros | ... | Tia Tonia | |
| Mike Gomez | ... | Frank Chavez | |
| Liz Torres | ... | Judge Sanchez | |
| Geoffrey Rivas | ... | Carlos / Carmela |
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Rated R for language and sexuality.Parents Guide:
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East Los Angeles Courthouse - 4848 E. Civic Center Way, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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It's evident that this film is a labor of love! I think any one from any culture can relate to it. We're all dealing with cultural fusion and as we encounter diverse cultures and fall in love, we all have to stretch ourselves and gain appreciation and understanding of each other.
I found it sweet, charming, funny, engaging, and it's beautifully filmed and performed by a dynamite cast.
Does Scott Bakula EVER age?! He looks great, as always. It's nice to have him and Robert Beltran in one movie--two of my favorites. What a treat!
Other great movies in this vein: "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and "Catfish in Black Bean Sauce".
The DVD commentary about the "making of" is also engaging. This film is a "Mom and Pop" venture, with the lead's real-life son as her movie son. That relationship adds a wonderful dimension to their scenes together.
The Latino community pulled together to get it made, so it's really from a grassroots effort straight from the heart of a community that needs it voice. Bravo!!!