José

2018, Drama, 1h 25m

23 Reviews Fewer than 50 Verified Ratings

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José takes a sensitive yet clear-eyed look at a young man exploring his sexuality in a fraught cultural environment. Read critic reviews

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A 19-year-old's life in Guatemala City is routine and aimless, until he finds passion, pain and self-reflection through a relationship with a Caribbean migrant.
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    Spanish
  • Director:
    Li Cheng
  • Producer:
    Li Cheng, George F. Roberson
  • Writer:
    Li Cheng, George F. Roberson
  • Release Date (Theaters):
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $26.6K
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  • Distributor:
    Outsider Pictures

Cast & Crew

Enrique Salanic
Enrique Salanic
Jose
Manolo Herrera
Manolo Herrera
Luis
Ana Cecilia Mota
Ana Cecilia Mota
Mom
Jhakelyn Waleska Gonzalez Gonzalez
Jhakelyn Waleska Gonzalez Gonzalez
Monica
Esteban Lopez Ramirez
Esteban Lopez Ramirez
Carlos
Cesar Lorenzo Yojcom Candido
Cesar Lorenzo Yojcom Candido
Manager
Juan Andres Molina Cardona
Juan Andres Molina Cardona
Juan
Alba Irene Lemus
Alba Irene Lemus
Grandma
Li Cheng
Li Cheng
Director
Li Cheng
Li Cheng
Screenwriter
George F. Roberson
George F. Roberson
Screenwriter
Li Cheng
Li Cheng
Producer
George F. Roberson
George F. Roberson
Producer
Chen Yao
Chen Yao
Music
Paolo Girón
Paolo Girón
Cinematographer
Lenz Claure
Lenz Claure
Film Editing
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