Summaries

A chef with a mysterious past spends the day with a waitress who needs a friend.

An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multimillion-dollar contract when a series of events unfold that bring his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress, struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down... until a simple gesture of kindness brings them both together, turning an ordinary day to an unforgettable experience.—Orange

Sooner or later, every one of us will face an irreversible moment that will change our lives forever. If it hasn't happened to you already yet, it will. Bella is a true love story about how one day in New York City changed three people forever.

An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multimillion-dollar contract when something happens that brings his career to an abrupt end. A waitress, struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down...until an impetuous action brings them together and turns an ordinary day into an unforgettable experience. Once a famous athlete, and now a cook at his brother's Mexican restaurant, José has retreated from the world but he recognizes something in Nina, a young waitress, and reaches out to her. In the course of a single day, he not only confronts his past but shows her how the healing power of a family can help her embrace the future.—M. Robertson

Details

Keywords
  • character name as title
  • forename as title
  • reference to abortion
  • reference to adoption
  • young man with beard
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Nov 29, 2007
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States Mexico
Official sites MySpace
Language English Spanish
Filming locations New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Metanoia Films Burnside Entertainment Bella Production

Box office

Budget $3300000
Gross US & Canada $8070537
Opening weekend US & Canada $1328448
Gross worldwide $12083296

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 31m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

Bella is a story within a story within yet another story. Jose is at a beach in present time reminescing of a time 4 or 5 years ago when he shared a life-changing day with Nina, a waitress that worked at the same restaurant as he. During that day, he comes to face yet even another story that haunts him from his past. Nina is facing a tough decision and when Jose' shares a tragedy that affected his life and how his family helped him cope, Nina is also transformed. Nina is then able to make a decision that will forever link her life to Jose's beyond even romance.

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