Our Father
Film Title (Spanish): Padre Nuestro
Film Title (Original): Padre Nuestro
Film Title (English): Our Father
Country of Origin: United States
Year of Completition: 2007
Running Time: 105 minutes
Format/Color/BW: HD, Color
Language: Spanish
 Director: Christopher Zalla | Biography | Watch Trailer
Film Synopsis - Short:
In this suspenseful tale of stolen identity, Juan flees his criminal past by hopping on a truck transporting illegal immigrants from Mexico to New York City. During the journey he meets naïve Pedro, who is in search of the father he has never met. Pedro’s American dream turns into a nightmare as Juan attempts to rob him of his legacy. Awarded the 2007 Sundance Grand Jury Prize -Dramatic Features.
Film Synopsis - Long:
“A good swindler always knows how to say what you want to hear,” remarks one of the characters in this suspenseful tale of stolen identity. Fresh from competing in Sundance, writer-director Christopher Zalla’s debut feature evokes the dark side of the American dream. The setting is a glittering New York City where hard-working immigrants can’t seem to catch a break and smooth- talking conmen are always sure of finding an easy mark. Fleeing a criminal past that is literally dogging his heels, Juan chances upon a truck transporting illegal immigrants from Mexico to New York City. During the journey he meets Pedro, an illiterate native of Puebla, who’s in search of the father he’s never met. A superb conman, Juan takes advantage of Pedro’s naïveté and kindness. By the time they reach Brooklyn, Pedro’s dreams have turned into a nightmare after he awakens to find his possessions missing.
Zalla has assembled a stellar ensemble of Spanish- speaking actors. Veteran performer Jesús Ochoa brings a sympathetic dignity to the role of the father, while newcomers
Armando Hernández (Juan) and Jorge Adrián Espindola (Pedro) excel as the antithetical young men. Awarded the 2007 Sundance Grand Jury Prize in Dramatic Features.
Film Credits
Director: Christopher Zalla
Producers: Benjamin Odell, Per Melita
Executive Producers: James M. McNamara, Daniel Carey, Gloria Reuben
Screenwriter: Christopher Zalla
Cinematographers: Igor Martinovic
Editor: Aaron Yanes
Music: Brian Cullman
Cast: Jesús Ochoa, Armando Hernández, Eugenio Derbez, Jorge Adrián
Espindola, Paola Mendoza
Film History/Prizes:
Grand Jury Prize - 2007 Sundance Film Festival; Miami International Film Festival |
