Quinceañera (DVD, 2007)

QUINCEAÑERA is a captivating tale of a teenager facing womanhood. Emily Rios gives a terrific performance as Magdalena, who wants everything to be perfect for her quinceañera--the celebration of her 15th birthday. But her preacher father (Jesus Castaños-Chima) can't afford a new dress for her (instead, she has to wear a hand-me-down) and won't let her ride in a Hummer limo like her cousin Maria (Araceli Guzman-Rico) did for her party. Things become even worse when she gets pregnant--even though she swears she has never had sex with her boyfriend, Herman (J.R. Cruz), or anyone else. So Magdalena runs away to live with her great-uncle Tomas (Chalo Gonzalez as a gentle, sweet old man) and her cousin Carlos (Jesse Garcia), the troubled black sheep of the family who is curiously attracted to Tio Tomas's new gay landlords (David W. Ross and Jason L. Wood). As Magdalena's quinceañera approaches, so many changes--and secrets--threaten to tear her family apart. Written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, QUINCEAÑERA, which features both English and Spanish, is set in the Latino community of Echo Park, Los Angeles. The filmmakers used many nonprofessional actors, hiring people from the neighborhood and shooting scenes in their homes and backyards, giving the movie a touchingly realistic feel. The excellent soundtrack by Micko and Victor Bock furthers the immersion of the audience into this tight-knit community.

couldn't find this movie on my download site so I bought it and Im glad I did.
Interesting themes that challenge what I originally thought at the beginning.
I thought it was brilliantly done and the acting was great too!
I'm going to see if there are more movies by the filmmakers!

i have been looking for this movie and i finally found it for a good price and its brand new and sealed and for the price you cant beat that

Hi!
I bought the movie for my daughter her Quinceanera is coming up on August. I thought the movie was going to be more about a quinceanera party, preparations, friends and fun. My daughter and I didn't like it, the movie was about the girl got pregnant, they said it was a miracle okkk and a gay brother.
I wish it would of being more about the girl getting ready for her sweet 15, even if she got pregnant it happens. I just thought that her brother took over the movie.

Quinceanera

"QUINCEAÑERA is a captivating tale of a teenager facing womanhood. Emily Rios gives a terrific performance as Magdalena, who wants everything to be perfect for her quinceañera--the celebration of her 15th birthday. But her preacher father (Jesus Castaños-Chima) can't afford a new dress for her (instead, she has to wear a hand-me-down) and won't let her ride in a Hummer limo like her cousin Maria (Araceli Guzman-Rico) did for her party. Things become even worse when she gets pregnant--even though she swears she has never had sex with her boyfriend, Herman (J.R. Cruz), or anyone else. So Magdalena runs away to live with her great-uncle Tomas (Chalo Gonzalez as a gentle, sweet old man) and her cousin Carlos (Jesse Garcia), the troubled black sheep of the family who is curiously attracted to Tio Tomas's new gay landlords (David W. Ross and Jason L. Wood). As Magdalena's quinceañera approaches, so many changes--and secrets--threaten to tear her family apart. Written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, QUINCEAÑERA, which features both English and Spanish, is set in the Latino community of Echo Park, Los Angeles. The filmmakers used many nonprofessional actors, hiring people from the neighborhood and shooting scenes in their homes and backyards, giving the movie a touchingly realistic feel."

When I first watched this film, I was captivated and engrossed in the plot and to see what would happen next. I was taken out of my element and drawn into the characters and the plot. An Excellent film. Not a B rated film.

Time to get the churros.

Enjoy!

Great for young people to see. This movie show's what real life is, and how it's not always how we think it is. Also the love that is real in family's that alot of people think are blinded by what real life is. Great movie. Took a friend of my daughter telling her about the movie that had us buying it, it was a great buy