A drama about two Ethiopians who enter a marriage of convenience and struggle to maintain traditional values as they strive toward their dreams.
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Cast
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Sammy Amare | ... |
Solomon
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Tsion Fikreselassie | ... |
Hanna
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Salem Dawit | ... |
Meron
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Aaron Arefe | ... |
Yoni
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Delaine Knight | ... |
Morris Benton
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Yehdego Abeselom | ... |
Kidus
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Mimi Asseffa | ... |
Beza
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Marcos Belete | ... |
Eyob
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Loan Officer
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Eskedar Demissie | ... |
Sara
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Jilber Ferri | ... |
French Photographer
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Wondwossen Hallegabriel | ... |
Afriend of Solomon
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Gedion Ismael | ... |
Samuel
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Senait Mengstab | ... |
Saba
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Yonas Mulugeta | ... |
Henock
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Sesen Negash | ... |
Mean Girl In Salon
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Katherine M. O'Connor | ... |
Female INS
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| Steve Sabo | ... |
Male INS
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Yigzaw Tiku | ... |
Father
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Directed by
| Yehdego Abeselom | ||
Written by
| Yehdego Abeselom | ... | () |
Produced by
| Yacob Abeselom | ... | executive producer |
| Yehdego Abeselom | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Teferi Alemayehu | ... | executive producer |
| Jeff Bartsch | ... | co-producer / executive producer |
| Teddy Lamma | ... | associate producer |
| Jeremiah Lewis | ... | producer |
| Brian Sorbo | ... | associate producer |
| Richard Tucci | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Jason Solowsky | ||
Cinematography by
| Justin Talley | ||
| Tarina Van Den Driessche | ... | (as Tarina Reed) |
| Pete Villani | ... | (as Peter Villani) |
Editing by
| Jeremiah Lewis | ||
Editorial Department
| Michael J. Gallagher | ... | additional editor |
Production Design by
| Cristina J. Ramirez-Mares | ||
Art Direction by
| Janine Voyles | ||
Makeup Department
| Missy Lisenby | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Richard Tucci | ... | unit production manager |
Sound Department
| Benjamin Scott Baker | ... | sound designer (as Ben Baker) |
| Stephen Denner | ... | additional sound editor |
| R.D. Floyd | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Wondwossen Hallegabriel | ... | boom operator |
| Steve Roberson | ... | additional adr mixer |
| Matthew Zachary Rosen | ... | additional sound editor / sound mixer |
| Michael Stratigakis | ... | sound designer / sound editor |
| Jacob Tillman | ... | additional sound editor |
| Jeremy Weinstein | ... | sound designer |
| Chris Witt | ... | additional sound editor |
Visual Effects by
| Tim Fescoe | ... | compositor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Brian Sorbo | ... | crane operator |
| Brian Voelkerding | ... | gaffer |
Thanks
| Reno Ursal | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Abeselom Productions (presents)
- Mafia Pictures (in association with)
- Resolve Entertainment (in association with)
Distributors
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Biklops Recording Studio (additional recording)
- Vitello Productions (audio facilities provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A young Ethiopian man falsely marries an Ethiopian woman so she can get her green card. In return he hopes to fulfill his dream of opening a coffee shop with the money her family pays him. During the thirteen months they spend waiting for her green card, they both ultimately discover there are more important things in life than green cards and coffee shops. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | She needed the card. He needed the cash. The American Dream just got a little more complex. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $55,000 (estimated) |