A Little Family Drama

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A Little Family Drama

"Can’t automate family."

2025

1h 28m

7.0(3 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

A Mexican American family, whose lives revolve around their legendary restaurant, prepares for their annual family reunion dinner oblivious to the fact that a shattered taco truck dream is about to change everything.

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10 featured cast members

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Alma Martinez

Anselma

Marissa Reyes

Yaretzi

Romi Dias

Victoria

Diana Elizabeth Torres

Cecilia

Jeff Meacham

Jason

Alex Alpharaoh

Sebastian

Ramón Olmos Torres

Matias

Cleo Handler

Marisella

Albert de Jong

Hanz

Xochitl Romero

Ximena

Creative team

Directed by: Nadia Zoe
Written by: Nadia Zoe
Ramón Olmos Torres
Produced by: Michael D. Karp
Nadia Zoe

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