A Lower East Side teen-ager struggles to find some sanity while surrounded by an eccentric grandmother, a crazy new girlfriend, and a longing younger brother.
Director:
Peter Sollett
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| Victor Rasuk | ... | Victor | |
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Donna Maldonado | ... | Donna |
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Kevin Rivera | ... | Harold |
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Krystal Rodriguez | ... | Vicki |
| Judy Marte | ... | Judy | |
| Melonie Diaz | ... | Melonie | |
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Matthew Roberts | ... | Hector |
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Alexander Garcia | ... | Al |
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John Ramos | ... | Macho |
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Theresa Martinez | ... | Judy's Mom |
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Altagracia Guzman | ... | Grandma |
| Silvestre Rasuk | ... | Nino | |
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Wilfree Vasquez | ... | Carlos |
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Randy Luna | ... | Pool Boy #3 |
| Jeff Knite | ... | Pool Boy #4 (as Jeff Asencio) | |
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Victor is growing up on the Lower East Side and is at the age where he is driven by desire and unchained by maturity. His image as a ladies man is shattered when he is found in Fat Donna's bedroom. Soon, as a result of his sister's big mouth, the whole Dominican community knows. Full of confidence, Victor sets out to reclaim his image by winning Judy. Judy proves to be elusive and difficult. Victor persists, and with a surprising tenderness, ultimately wins Judy's heart. Written by johnno.r@xtra.co.nz
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Release Date:
2 May 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Long Way Home See more »Filming Locations:
Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USAEdit
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Budget:
$800,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$33,166, 30 March 2003Gross USA:
$2,078,661Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$2,816,116Company Credits
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Written by Coati Mundi (as Coati Mundi Hernandez)
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Casado y Cansado (No Puedo Mas)Written by Coati Mundi (as Coati Mundi Hernandez)
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Inspired by The Farewell director Lulu Wang's call to action at the 2020 Independent Spirit Awards, we celebrate women filmmakers working in their field.
True fans of film will love this authentic movie.
I disagree with the trolls who are rating this movie a one-star and calling it unrealistic. While I don't have the background or come from the environment of the protagonists, I've spent many years working in lower income and working class neighborhoods and feel the acting was very real and representative of how teenagers behave. I don't know what the basis is for others' comments that the film is "unrealistic". The dialog is great.
The low budget production value didn't bother me a bit. I felt that the natural lighting enhanced the character of the film. The focus was entirely on the story line and character development and not glitzy Hollywood propping or melodrama.
I completely bought into the character's motivations and reactions. The acting was believable and impressive for new and non-actors.
If your idea of good film is Transformers or Fast & Furious, then skip it. If you enjoy good character driven dramas, then see it.
(Regarding the negative commenters being "trolls": click on their names and you will see most have no other reviews or only negative reviews.)