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La Mission

  • 20092009
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  • 1h 57m
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6.9/10
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La Mission (2009)
A reformed inmate and recovering alcoholic, Che Rivera (Benjamin Bratt) has worked hard to redeem his life and do right by his pride and joy: his only son, Jes, whom he has raised on his own after the death of his wife. CheÂ’s path to redemption is tested, however, when he discovers Jes is gay.
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A single-parent ex-con in a tough minority neighborhood finds his personal values challenged when he discovers his son is gay.A single-parent ex-con in a tough minority neighborhood finds his personal values challenged when he discovers his son is gay.A single-parent ex-con in a tough minority neighborhood finds his personal values challenged when he discovers his son is gay.
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  • Director
    • Peter Bratt
  • Writer
    • Peter Bratt
  • Stars
    • Benjamin Bratt
    • Alex Hernandez
    • Christopher Borgzinner
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Bratt
  • Writer
    • Peter Bratt
  • Stars
    • Benjamin Bratt
    • Alex Hernandez
    • Christopher Borgzinner
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt
    • Che Riveraas Che Rivera
    Alex Hernandez
    • Smokeas Smoke
    Christopher Borgzinner
    • Nachoas Nacho
    • (as Chris Borgzinner)
    Jeremy Ray Valdez
    Jeremy Ray Valdez
    • Jes Riveraas Jes Rivera
    Cesar Gomez
    • Gummy Bearas Gummy Bear
    Neo Veavea
    • Kennyas Kenny
    Cathleen Riddley
    • Shellas Shell
    Martin Cantu
    • Store Owneras Store Owner
    Xochiti Guzman
    • Fine Mission Mamacitaas Fine Mission Mamacita
    Marco Serralta
    • Chuyas Chuy
    • (as Marcos Serralta)
    Talisa Soto
    Talisa Soto
    • Anaas Ana
    • (as Talisa Soto Bratt)
    Jesse Borrego
    Jesse Borrego
    • Reneas Rene
    Max Rosenak
    • Jordanas Jordan
    Ramon Ovando
    • Little Manas Little Man
    Tatiana Maricely
    Tatiana Maricely
    • Nadineas Nadine
    • (as Tatiana Rivas)
    Erika Alexander
    Erika Alexander
    • Lenaas Lena
    Leonardo Medrano
    • Mr. Gonzalezas Mr. Gonzalez
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    • Deeas Dee
    • Director
      • Peter Bratt
    • Writer
      • Peter Bratt
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Talisa Soto, who plays Ana, and Benjamin Bratt, who plays Che, are married in real life. They met on the set of Blood In, Blood Out (1993) where Rene, played by Jesse Borrego, stars alongside Benjamin Bratt.
    • Goofs
      The memorial in Che's garage indicates his wife died in 1985. The banners in the graduation scene read "La Mission High School Class of 2009". Since it is very clear Jes was a model student, it is doubtful he would be graduating high school at the age of 24 or higher.
    • Quotes

      Che Rivera: Stay brown.

      Kenny: Can't do nothin' but.

    • Connections
      References The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      Me Rompiste El Corazon
      performed by Rene Peña Govea

      Music courtesy of Round World Music

    User reviews18

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    Top review
    9/10
    This well told story is more than entertaining. It enlightens.
    It was fun to see a movie set in San Francisco with places I've been to in the background. Most of the time I forgot I was watching actors in a movie. When that happens I know I'm watching a good show with solid acting and direction. I felt anxiety, fear, and foreboding during much of the movie and that was authentic too. I've been in the Mission lots of times but I'm not Hispanic, didn't grow up there, and usually feel some degree of anxiety and sense of danger when I am there.

    The thunder during Che's cathartic moment seemed a bit phony since that only happens once in a great while in San Francisco and all of the Bay Area.

    I was wondering how Che was going to fuel his Biodiesel '64 Chevy during the trip to LA. Maybe it could run on regular diesel fuel?

    I saw it on DVD and was disappointed that the only special feature was the music soundtrack. I would love to see interviews and some behind the scenes footage.
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    • lohrelem
    • Oct 6, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 19, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Mission Street Rhapsody
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production company
      • 5 Stick Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,062,941
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $49,046
      • Apr 11, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,062,941
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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