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The House of Ramón Iglesia

1986 · 55 min

A quiet, closely observed family drama about clashing values and the ache of a dream deferred.

Directed by
Luis Soto
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Starring
Jaime Sánchez, Marina Durell, Israel Juarbe
Overview
Ramón Iglesia, the head of a Puerto Rican family living in Long Island, encounters difficulties fulfilling his dream of moving back to Puerto Rico. Portrays many of the hardships faced by Puerto Ricans and other Hispanics in the United States, including confrontation among family members as traditional Hispanic values conflict with American values.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Luis Soto
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Starring
Jaime Sánchez, Marina Durell, Israel Juarbe
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • family
    • identity
    • immigration
    • class
    • parenthood
    Places
    • suburbs
    • home
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism8
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Genres
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    Directed by
    Luis Soto
    Written by
    Jose Rivera
    Starring
    Jaime Sánchez, Marina Durell, Israel Juarbe, Jsu Garcia, Roberto Badillo, Raymond Serra
    Runtime
    55 min

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