Balbuena is a genial illegal immigrant who makes his way to New York City to take a bite out of the Big Apple. But his hopes of finding a better life soon begin to fade as Balbuena encounters one obstacle after another in the hardscrabble, uncaring metropolis.
Acting
Luisito Marti's lived-in warmth carries every scene.
Writing
Authentic Dominican Spanish, no subtitles needed for the pain.
Production
Gritty 90s Manhattan shot on location, unglamorous and real.
Director
Ángel Muñiz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
A landmark of Dominican cinema, it captured the 90s wave of NYC immigration rarely seen on screen.
Luisito Marti was already a beloved Dominican TV comedian; this dramatic turn shocked audiences.
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