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Movie poster: East Side Story (2006)
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East Side Story

2006 · 88 min Drama Comedy Romance
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Diego is a gay but closeted Hispanic chef living in East Los Angeles who works in the restaurant operated by his grandmother. Frustrated by the secretive lifestyle he shares with his similarly closeted lover, Pablo, Diego finds himself attracted to Wesley, one of the openly gay Caucasian men he feels are gentrifying his neighborhood. Their relationship pushes Diego to consider the possibility of a life he had never imagined.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2006
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director Carlos Portugal
Runtime 88 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (32 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

East Side Story is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2006 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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