About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
2006
Runtime
1h 28m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.1/10
Votes
33
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Cast
coming out
male friendship
restaurant owner
interracial romance
man pretending to be straight
role playing
east los angeles
hispanic
lgbt
racial stereotype
closeted homosexual
gay theme
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Questions about East Side Story
How long is East Side Story?
East Side Story has a runtime of 1h 28m (1 hour and 28 minutes).
Who directed East Side Story?
East Side Story was directed by Carlos Portugal and released in 2006.
What genre is East Side Story?
East Side Story is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film (2006).
Who stars in East Side Story?
The cast of East Side Story includes René Alvarado, David Berón, Gladise Jimenez, Steve Callahan, Cory Schneider.
What is the TMDB rating for East Side Story?
East Side Story has a TMDB rating of 5.1/10 based on 33 votes.
