This seasonal drama is
about the Puerto Rican Rodriguez family living in the area of Humboldt Park in
west Chicago who face what may well be their last Christmas together.
The Rodriguez family
is headed by jovial bodega owner Edy (Alfred Molina) whose recent secretive
behaviour has convinced his hot-tempered wife Anna (Elizabeth Peña) that he is
having an affair which prompts her to unceremoniously announce at the family
dinner table that she wants a divorce.
This sets the tone for
the whole film which goes on to reveal all the flaws and weaknesses in the
lives of everyone around the table.
Freddy Rodríguez, Luis
Guzmán, Jay Hernandez, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Vanessa Ferlito and
Melonie Diaz make up the very able supporting cast in this enjoyable Christmas
offering.
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