Gabriela (2001)

Mike is romantic and persistent, a social worker at a psychiatric clinic who falls for a new intern. Gabriela is passionate; she's also engaged; although her love for her fiance Patrick ... See full summary »

Director:

Vincent Jay Miller

Writer:

Vincent Jay Miller

Stars:

Jaime Gomez, Seidy Lopez, Zach Galligan

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jaime Gomez	...	Mike
Seidy Lopez	...	Gabriela
Zach Galligan	...	Pat
Troy Winbush	...	Douglas
Lupe Ontiveros	...	Grandma Josie
Stacy Haiduk	...	Ilona
Evelina Fernández	...	Sofia
Frank Medrano	...	Manny
Sal Lopez	...	Cop #2
Steve Valentine	...	Steven
Danny De La Paz	...	Cop #1
Liz Torres	...	Julia
Lamont Bentley	...	Nick
Patrick Rowe	...	Gary
Gilbert Garcia	...	Transvestite

Storyline

Mike is romantic and persistent, a social worker at a psychiatric clinic who falls for a new intern. Gabriela is passionate; she's also engaged; although her love for her fiance Patrick seems more fraternal than erotic, she has an overwhelming sense of obligation to marry him. Mike gets dubious counsel from a colleague, Douglas, who's seems to have a new relationship weekly, and from his unhappy brother. She gets advice from her supervisor, whose long-term marriage ended badly. Gabriela can't seem to say no to Mike, except when he asks her to end her engagement. She heads home to Mexico to introduce Patrick to her family. What's Mike to do? Will anything change her mind?

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Plot Keywords:

love | intern | fiancé fiancée relationship | black american | hospital | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 February 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gabriela, kardia se dilimma

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$63,706 (USA) (16 March 2001)

Gross:

$2,334,720 (USA) (22 February 2002)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Grindstone Pictures, Level Seven Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Quality independent film

Overall, I think this is a very good film. I think some of the performances are better than others - Troy Winbush and Lupe Ontiveros are hilarious! The story is a simple one, but it keeps you guessing - I really didn't know what the character of Gabriela would do in the end. The film keeps you entertained throughout with a sense of humor and some off the wall characters. You can tell the film was an independent film, with a few of the scenes a little grainy, but visually it is quite impressive. I definitely recommend people check this one out.