A lonely TV weatherman strikes up an unusual friendship with a middle-aged Latino migrant worker.
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1 win & 3 nominations.
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Cast
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| Matt Bomer | ... | Sean | |
| Alejandro Patiño | ... | Ernesto | |
| Elena Campbell-Martinez | ... | Linda | |
| Wendi McLendon-Covey | ... | Ash | |
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Michael Shepperd | ... | Stan |
| Tommie Earl Jenkins | ... | Tom | |
| Shaughn Buchholz | ... | Mike | |
| Tom Beyer | ... | Floor Manager | |
| Irene White | ... | Director | |
| Caitlin Kimball | ... | Horticultural Student #1 | |
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Marisa Szczepan | ... | Horticultural Student #2 |
| Brandon Kyle Goodman | ... | Devan | |
| Blaine Swen | ... | Todd | |
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Martin Morales | ... | Shaved Ice Vendor |
| Nick Bush | ... | Boat Attendant | |
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A lonely TV weatherman strikes up an unusual friendship with a middle-aged Latino migrant worker.
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A buddy movie about the unconventional friendship between a lonely weatherman and a migrant worker. See more »Parents Guide:
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Written by Raul Ramirez Garcia
Performed by Johnny Degollado y Su Conjunto
Courtesy of D.L.B. Records
Published by San Antonio Music Publishers, Inc.
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The film premiered at TIFF in Canada in 2018. See more »Connections
Featured in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Elisabeth Moss/Matt Bomer/Steven Rogers (2019) See more »Soundtracks
Una Pagina MasWritten by Raul Ramirez Garcia
Performed by Johnny Degollado y Su Conjunto
Courtesy of D.L.B. Records
Published by San Antonio Music Publishers, Inc.
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7 June 2019 (Ireland) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$7,257, 9 June 2019Gross USA:
$84,703Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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This film tells a man going through a very tough time. We only find out why in the middle of the film, and to me it is quite a shock. It makes me appraise the story in another light. His loneliness is palpable and well portrayed as well.