John Leguizamo, Leonor Varela, David Castro

A struggling ex-boxer and his family, desperate to leave the shelter they've been living in, get a Christmas Eve gift of an apartment to call their own--but only if Dad can find a job by the end of th...( read more  read more... )e day.

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70% liked it

72 ratings

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75% liked it

8 critics

Unrated, 1 hr. 39 min.

Directed by: Salvatore Stabile

Release Date: April 27, 2007

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DVD Release Date: November 3, 2009

Stats: 32 reviews

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  • August 16, 2009
    Such a touching movie. I didn't like the ending, but it had a good story. Leguizamo was awesome, as was the little boy who played his stepson.
  • June 6, 2009
    I have always liked John Leguizamo, he has always showed that he has talent. Unfortanetly not to many have giving him the chance before this to show his range. I am very happy to see him in movies like these to proof himself. This story was very real, how many families are out th...( read more)ere right now just trying to make it and how many are not making it? Especially nowadays this is hitting it right on the nail. Great story and great performences. How much worst are things are going to get in this country?
  • November 4, 2009
    really touchable....
  • October 30, 2009
    The movie is so decent in a way that the portrayal of reality based on the way every homeless person can do is just touching and insightful. I mean, the movie really makes it worth seeing.
  • April 30, 2009
    This movie made them seem like they where homeless because of the choices they made.
  • December 13, 2008
    I just saw this movie 5min ago ........It hit me so hard...........I'm at a point in my life like things just keep happening for the worst I try 2 stay poistive and more bs comes my way I hope everyone that watches this movie realizes it could always be worst and as long as you h...( read more)ave your loved ones with you standing by ur side or sitting with you dead broke on a buss that it will get better .....the rain doesnt last forever and this story is REAL this happens to people DAIly LOVe this moive here

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December 15, 2008
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

The acting, the on-the-fly atmosphere (the film was shot quickly), and Leguizamo's increasingly urgent hustle are deeply evocative, but parts of the movie are almost too painful to endure. full review

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