Set against the vibrant yet challenging backdrop of her urban neighborhood, the complexities of adolescence are explored as Elaine faces an unexpected upheaval in her life due to her father, Manny, an aspiring salsa musician whose struggles lead him away from his family.
Directed by Elaine Del Valle
puerto rico
based on true story
coming of age
brooklyn, new york city
woman director
father daughter relationship
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Cast
Nathalia Lares
Elaine (Teen)
Javier Muñoz
Manny
Karina Ortiz
Carmen
Summer Rose Castillo
Elaine (8 Years Old)
Susanna Guzman
Abuela
Gabriela Amerth
Titi Elizabeth
Elaine Del Valle
Police Radio Dispatch (voice)
Emilio Gerena
Junior
Crew
Elaine Del Valle
Director
Elaine Del Valle
Writer
Adrienne Acevedo Lovette
Producer
Elaine Del Valle
Producer
Popular Reviews
3 reviews
CJ Santana
5.0★ · 04/03/26
A little melodramatic but very earnest.
A little melodramatic but very earnest.
Real Zendaya
10.0★ · 09/24/25
wow. i love seeing Latin voices represented in mainstream films. :’)
Proud of Michael Flynn for keeping it super sharp during the NY scenes :’) #proudgf
wow. i love seeing Latin voices represented in mainstream films. :’)
Proud of Michael Flynn for keeping it super sharp during the NY scenes :’) #proudgf
