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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorMarisol Gómez Mouakad
WritersMarisol Gómez Mouakad
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsAngélica
About Angélica
Angélica has spent her whole life escaping from her mixed racial identity, but a family crisis forces her to return to Puerto Rico and rethink her life.
Directed by Marisol Gómez Mouakad, Angélica leans on a strong ensemble — Johanna Rosaly, Michelle Nono, Willie Denton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2016.
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