A failed boxer (Leguizamo) struggles to find a job and an apartment for his family on Christmas Eve.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast
| John Leguizamo | ... |
Frank Diaz
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| Leonor Varela | ... |
Angela Diaz
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| David Castro | ... |
Justin Diaz
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| Samantha M. Rose | ... |
Christina Diaz
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| David Abeles | ... |
Singer
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Jeannie Andresakes | ... |
Holiday Shopper
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| Rosa Arredondo | ... |
Shelter Assistant
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| Michael Basile | ... |
Waiter
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| D.C. Benny | ... |
Security Guard #2
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| Kimberly Bigsby | ... |
Waitress
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| Toni D'Antonio | ... |
Nurse
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Charles Dumas | ... |
Morris
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Chris Edwards | ... |
Pedestrian
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| Jerry Ferrara | ... |
Vinny
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Jason Fiore-Ortiz | ... |
Longo Kid
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| Cheryl Freeman | ... |
Shelter Director
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| Billy Griffith | ... |
Eviction Marshall
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Jennifer Holguin | ... |
Holiday Shopper
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| Sakina Jaffrey | ... |
Doctor
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| Chance Kelly | ... |
Police Officer
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| Elisabeth Kiernan Averick | ... |
Hostess
(as Elisabeth Kiernan)
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J. King | ... |
Security Guard #1
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| Rock Kohli | ... |
News stand clerk
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| Jill Marie Lawrence | ... |
Human Resource Woman
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| Adriane Lenox | ... |
Carita
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Sydney Mercedes | ... |
Holiday Shopper
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Christina Myhr | ... |
Shopper
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Stephen Payne | ... |
Smiddy
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| Manny Perez | ... |
Luis
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Karim Pertew | ... |
Homeless man
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Adam S. Phillips | ... |
Shopper
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| Ashley Reyes | ... |
Child shopper
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| Frank Rodriguez | ... |
Hector
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Dave Salerno | ... |
Aldo
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Christian Shorter | ... |
Pianist
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Hope Shorter | ... |
Singer
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Clifton Weddington | ... |
Vagrant
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Christiane Brown | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Philip E Jones | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Paola Tonini | ... |
Mother of Trick-Or-Treaters (uncredited)
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Rennel Turner | ... |
Shopper (uncredited)
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Shana Wiersum | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Salvatore Stabile | ||
Written by
| Salvatore Stabile | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jody Allen | ... | executive producer (as Jody Patton) |
| Paul Allen | ... | executive producer (as Paul G. Allen) |
| Michael Caldwell | ... | producer |
| Rebecca Donaghe | ... | co-producer |
| Daniel Edelman | ... | producer |
| Petra Hoebel | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Hutton | ... | producer |
| Rosanne Korenberg | ... | executive producer |
| Salvatore Stabile | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jeff Beal | ||
Cinematography by
| Vanja Cernjul | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Chris Monte | ||
Editorial Department
| George Bunce | ... | on-line editor |
| Ron Gordon | ... | assistant editor |
| David B. Hastings | ... | on-line assistant editor |
| Scot Olive | ... | colorist |
| Matthew Reedy | ... | digital intermediate producer |
Casting By
| Sig De Miguel | ||
Production Design by
| Ernesto Solo | ||
Art Direction by
| Matteo De Cosmo | ||
Set Decoration by
| Adam Kurland | ||
Costume Design by
| Mikaela Wohl | ||
Makeup Department
| Linda Kaufman | ... | makeup artist |
| Joanna McCarthy | ... | key makeup artist |
| Leo Won | ... | key makeup artist: pickups |
Production Management
| Beau J. Genot | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Michael Hastings-Black | ... | production manager: second unit |
| Susan T. Parsons | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Blazina | ... | second assistant director |
| Jason Graham | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Urs Hirschbiegel | ... | first assistant director |
| Patrick Huber | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Maura Anderson | ... | art intern |
| Victoria Dearing | ... | art department coordinator |
| Hannah Newman | ... | assistant to props master |
| Lupita Nyong'o | ... | art intern |
| Marko Orso | ... | property master |
| Maia Rose | ... | art department intern |
Sound Department
| Joshua Anderson | ... | additional production sound mixer |
| Shaun Brennan | ... | foley artist |
| Tom Efinger | ... | re-recording mixer / sound supervisor |
| David Ellinwood | ... | dialog editor |
| Michael Gassert | ... | additional boom operator |
| Eric Gitelson | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Judy Karp | ... | production sound mixer |
| John Moros | ... | foley engineer |
| Jaime Reyes | ... | boom operator |
| Adam Sanchez | ... | boom operator |
| Abigail Savage | ... | sound designer / sound effects editor |
| Nicholas Schenck | ... | assistant sound editor (as Nicholas J. Schenck) |
| Kevin Seaman | ... | production sound mixer |
| Mike Urdaneta | ... | boom swinger |
Visual Effects by
| Ricardo Guzman | ... | scanner operator |
Stunts
| Manny Siverio | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Nathaniel Bates | ... | electrician |
| Sung Rae Cho | ... | first assistant camera |
| Pierrot Colonna | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Joseph Dell'Olio | ... | still photographer |
| John Frisbie | ... | gaffer |
| Ryan Gibeau | ... | third electrician |
| Kevin Hayden | ... | camera loader |
| Brian Rigney Hubbard | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Kurt Hyman | ... | key grip |
| Michael Kenney | ... | first assistant camera |
| Denny Klakamp | ... | grip |
| Megan Nole | ... | second assistant camera |
| Aaron Randall | ... | best boy electric |
| Dawn Rider | ... | best boy grip |
| Agnes Rodriguez | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Liz Sales | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Jennifer Scarlata | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
Casting Department
| Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick | ... | extras casting coordinator (as Danielle Pretsfelder) |
| Kyle Stephen | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| P.J. Chu | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Chrissy Kuhn | ... | additional wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Trish Gray | ... | location scout |
| Ronnie Kupferwasser | ... | location manager |
| Brendan O'Rourke | ... | assistant location manager |
| John Perez | ... | additional location scout / location manager: additional photography |
Music Department
| Budd Carr | ... | executive music producer |
| Nora Felder | ... | executive music producer |
| Craig Spencer | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carol A. Compton | ... | script clearance |
| Karen J. Robles | ... | script supervisor (as Karen Robles) |
Additional Crew
| Ronald Arceneaux | ... | production assistant |
| Greg Bernstein | ... | legal services |
| Kimberly Bigsby | ... | tutor |
| Pilar Binyon | ... | production coordinator: Vulcan Productions |
| Kathy Castro | ... | acting coach for David Castro |
| George Edelman | ... | production assistant |
| Drew Ernst | ... | production assistant |
| Jason Fesel | ... | production assistant |
| Dan Gloeckner | ... | production assistant |
| Raquel Gutiérrez | ... | production assistant |
| Huma Khan | ... | legal post production |
| Matthew Kreiner | ... | production coordinator |
| Geof Miller | ... | development consultant |
| Michael Nank | ... | publicity: Vulcan Productions |
| Susan T. Parsons | ... | production coordinator |
| Patrick Sheedy | ... | production accountant |
| Samantha Stabile | ... | assistant to director/producer |
| Greg Staley | ... | key production assistant |
| Kathy Castro | ... | child acting coach (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Rosemary Lombard | ... | thanks |
| Elias Scoropanos | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- IFC Films (2008) (United States) (theatrical)
- IFC in Theaters (2008) (United States) (theatrical)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2008) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East)
- MPI Home Video (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Lighthouse Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paradox Entertainment Group (2009) (Canada) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- IndieClear (script clearance)
- Magic Hair Studios (post-production facilities)
- Mega Playground (video dailies)
- William Morris Independent (domestic sales)
Storyline
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The boxer Frank Diaz loses his fight card on the Christmas Eve. He goes home and tells his wife Angela Diaz. Out of the blue, his family and he are evicted and they have to move to a homeless shelter with their children Justin and Christina. Frank has an application in a real state office that calls him to see an apartment. However Frank needs to have a labor contract to keep the apartment. Frank needs to finds a job on the Christmas Eve to have an apartment for his family. But it is not easy since he is illiterate. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Taglines | Hope is the Greatest Gift of All See more » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $2,918, 14 Dec 2008 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Ashley Reyes's debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References WWE Smackdown! (1999). See more » |