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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