11 Feb 2003
Distant Lights
Lichter is an episodic tale from Hans-Christian Schmid about the life on the border between Germany and Poland. The film sheds light on the everyday stories of escape and desperateness.
Abuela's Luck
A young man's relationship with his grandmother is altered forever after a chance visit to his local bodega.
Abuela's Luck is a story about appreciation and a lesson on luck. Some of us may not realize it, but luck can stem from our own past and have a direct affect on our future. We are introduced to Raymond, a 19 year-old Dominican-American who is asked by his Abuela to cash out what she assumes is a winning scratch off. Once at the bodega, we learn that Raymond has other plans in mind. And so does fate.
Top Billed Cast
Manny Ureña Raymond
Manuel Cabrero Domingo
Wilton Guzman Luis
Shakira Barrera Yesenia
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