Padre Nuestro

The film Padre Nuestro premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. The film is also known as Sangre de Mi Sangre. Christopher Zalla both directed and wrote the film.

Fast Facts

1. Starring: Jesus Ochoa, Armando Hernandez, Jorge Adrian Espindola and Paola Mendoza
2. Director: Christopher Zalla
3. Released: October 2007
4. Run time: 105 mins
5. Won Sundance Film Festival Award
6. Nominated for Goya Award

Plot

The plot of Padre Nuestro focuses on a young man from Mexico who finds a way to smuggle himself into Brooklyn, New York. He is determined to find his wealthy father. After his dangerous journey to Brooklyn, Padre wakes up and realizes that all of his belongings are missing. It turns out that Juan, someone Padre befriended on his trip to New York, stole his identity and tries to convince Padre's father that he is Padre. Padre must figure out how to get his identity back in a place that is foreign to him.

Cast

Jorge Adrian Espindola plays the role of Padre. Juan is played by Armando Hernandez. Other cast members include Jesus Ochoa and Paola Mendoza.

Reviews

Padre Nuestro has received very positive reviews since it first premiered. It won the grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007 for best dramatic film.

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