Lingua Franca (2019)
Año de Estreno: 2019
Nación: Philippines, United States
Título Alternativo: Brooklyn secret, Лингва франка
Director: Isabel Sandoval
Guionista: Isabel Sandoval
Producción & Género
Productor(es):
Compañías: 7107 Entertainment
Género: Drama, Lgbtq+
Premios & Similares
Premios: N/A
Similares:
Palabras Clave
Palabras Clave: brooklyn, new york city, caregiver, lgbt, trans woman, woman director
Argumento
Olivia, an undocumented Filipina transwoman immigrant living in New York City, works as a caregiver to Olga, a Russian-Jewish grandmother. Olivia's primary goal is to obtain legal status in the U.S., but her plans are jeopardized when the man she was paying for a green card marriage backs out. Desperate, Olivia becomes romantically involved with Alex, Olga's adult grandson, hoping this relationship will help her secure a green card. Throughout her time with the family, Olivia maintains her true identity as a trans woman a secret from Alex.
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Resumen
Lingua Franca, directed by Isabel Sandoval, is a drama that explores themes of immigration, identity, and secrecy. Set in Brooklyn, New York City, the film follows Olivia's struggle for legal status while navigating her relationship with Alex. The story highlights the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants and the complexities of hiding one's true identity to achieve personal goals.
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