The arrival of Anglo newcomers to an East L.A. Latino neighborhood rocks the quiet world of a handsome young local who is torn between the family restaurant and life as a big city chef.
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Cast
| René Alvarado | ... |
Diego Campos
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| David Berón | ... |
Pablo Morales
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| Gladise Jiminez | ... |
Bianca Campos
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| Steve Callahan | ... |
Wesley Henderson
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| Cory Schneider | ... |
Jonathan Webber
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Irene DeBari | ... |
Sara Campos
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Luis Accinelli | ... |
Don Rogelio
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| Yelyna De Leon | ... |
Tiffany
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Luis Raul | ... |
Salvador
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Jason Kordelos | ... |
Lowell
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| Ruben Rabasa | ... |
Efrain Morales
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Andrea Zafra | ... |
Janice Morales
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Michael Cassidy | ... |
Dennis
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Michael Cormier | ... |
Dan
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Cris Franco | ... |
Mr. Martinez
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Rob Hudson | ... |
Neighbor #1
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Clark McCown | ... |
Neighbor #2
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Dan Hess | ... |
Neighbor #3
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Dana Dukelow | ... |
Neighbor #4
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Shannon Kemp | ... |
Adam
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Dominic Ceci | ... |
Steve
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| Daniel Edward Mora | ... |
Husband Customer
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Jaimie Rodriguez | ... |
Wife Customer
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| Martin Morales | ... |
Luis
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Vinni Ali'i Mesa | ... |
AA Guest #1
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| Carl Donelson | ... |
AA Guest #2
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Alexander Coss | ... |
AA Guest #3
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Camilla Bastidas | ... |
Marisol
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| Blanca Araceli | ... |
Housekeeper
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Alyssa Ho | ... |
Ling-Ling
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Tim Sommerfield | ... |
Married Man
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Darlene Mann | ... |
Married Woman
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| Ciro Suarez | ... |
Mover
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Armando Heredia | ... |
Hector
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Christopher Isaacson | ... |
Sebastian
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Richard Gioria | ... |
Cory
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Bimbo
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Directed by
| Carlos Portugal | ||
Written by
| Carlos Portugal | ... | () |
| Charo Toledo | ... | () |
Produced by
| Alexander Coss | ... | associate producer |
| Mary Feuer | ... | producer |
| David Melito | ... | associate producer |
| Carlos Portugal | ... | producer |
| Richard Pérez-Feria | ... | executive producer (as Richard Perez-Feria) |
| David Quantic | ... | associate producer |
| Steven Ritchie | ... | line producer |
| Charo Toledo | ... | producer |
| Blanca Valdez | ... | producer |
Music by
| Steven Cahill | ||
Cinematography by
| Neil De La Pena | ||
Editing by
| Mary Feuer | ||
Editorial Department
| Albert Cantu | ... | on-line editor |
| David Quantic | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Blanca Valdez | ||
Production Design by
| Abbe Thorner | ||
Art Direction by
| Logan Prather | ||
Costume Design by
| Jerry Carnevale | ||
Makeup Department
| Sonia Chavez | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Elizabeth Fox | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Liset Garza | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Richard Miranda | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Kevin Carraway | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lawrence Sara | ... | first assistant director |
| Kasia Skorynkiewicz | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Katriel Rotramel | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Steven Cahill | ... | sound designer |
| Saravoot Kaitkalang | ... | boom operator |
| Brad Kalpakov | ... | sound mixer |
| Dana Kopetzky | ... | sound mixer |
| Karl W. Lohninger | ... | sound mixer |
| Barry Shea | ... | boom operator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Benjamin Agee | ... | best boy grip |
| Eduardo Barraza | ... | best boy grip |
| Dominic Ceci | ... | grip |
| Shannon Davis | ... | key grip (as Shannon Phillip Davis) |
| Matthew Kistenmacher | ... | electrician |
| Conan Mastrangelo | ... | electrician |
| Lance Oyabu | ... | best boy electric |
| Nicholas Rini | ... | additional key grip |
| Matthew P. Wilton | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Nathaniel Yolles | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Paul Allan Brunotto | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Sonia Woodfield | ... | assistant costume designer |
Music Department
| Lisa Y. Garibay | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Liz Quillinn | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Dominique N. Butler | ... | insurance broker |
| James Streeter | ... | craft service |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinemien (2008) (Germany)
- Optimale (2008) (France) (DVD)
- Peccadillo Pictures (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Emporium Insurance Services (insurance)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
East Side Story is the story of Diego (René Alvarado), a young, closeted Latino, who helps his grandmother (Irene DeBari) run the family restaurant while carrying on a relationship with equally closeted Pablo (David Berón). Diego has long felt trapped by the conservative culture of East LA and plans to move away and open an upscale restaurant, hopefully with his lover, but Pablo views their relationship very differently - a point driven home when he begins dating Diego's Aunt Bianca (Gladise Jimenez). At the same time, Wesley and his boyfriend move in, gentrifying the neighborhood. The attraction between Wesley and Diego is immediate and electric, forcing both men to reexamine their state of affairs. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Love Thy Neighbor...Just Don't Get Caught. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The restaurant in the movie Tio Pepe's is the same restaurant featured on the show East Los High. Since the director for both is Carlos Portugal. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References West Side Story (1961). See more » |
| Quotes |
Diego Campos:
Why don't you join me for dinner? Wesley Henderson: I don't want to impose. Diego Campos: You're not imposing. Wesley Henderson: I know you weren't expecting me. Diego Campos: No, stay. It's no bother. Wesley Henderson: You sure I won't be a bother? Bianca Campos: [from another room] Oh, stay already! Wesley Henderson: Who's that? Diego Campos: That's my crazy aunt. We keep her locked up. See more » |