Summaries

A brief look into South American family life while showing the hardships surrounding adoption in South America as six woman are forced to stay in the country while awaiting approval of adopting a baby.

The film was made in Acapulco, Mexico. Six women--dreamy Eileen, abrasive Nan, athletic Skipper, brusque Leslie, vivacious Jennifer, and patient Gayle--are staying at a hotel in Latin America run by Señora Muñoz. Fed up with the long delays of the adoption system in the United States, they are passing the days waiting to adopt local children to take back home with them.—Shannon Patrick Sullivan <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • family relationships
  • woman
  • american
  • workout
  • cigarette
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Dec 31, 2003
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States Mexico
Official sites Official site
Language English Spanish
Filming locations Mexico
Production companies IFC Films Anarchist's Convention Films Springall Pictures

Box office

Gross US & Canada $478031
Opening weekend US & Canada $36456
Gross worldwide $525715

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 35m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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