Cajita (2023)
Based on a true story this intimate,tale follows Tomás an immigrant laborer who fled his country by shipping himself in a crate years before the story starts. Tomás now lives off the grid, performing odd jobs for an upper-middle-class family, and saving money to eventually buy a home for the family he left behind. A series of events forces Tomás out of his solitary life to engage with people of his community in search of something lost. However, this journey reflects Tomás own social and emotional turmoil: even though he emigrated to the US, he has psychologically never left his crate.
Director: Luis Gispert
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: March 9, 2023
Cast
- Michelle Fragoso - Tomas
- Vladimir Escudero - Amparito
- Susana Pérez - Enriquetta
- Manny Zaldivar - Sergio
Screenplay
- Luis Gispert (Story)
- Rick Negron (Story)
- Rick Negron
Music: Michelle Fragoso
Editing: Ryan Murphy
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cajita about?
- Based on a true story this intimate,tale follows Tomás an immigrant laborer who fled his country by shipping himself in a crate years before the story starts. Tomás now lives off the grid, performing odd jobs for an upper-middle-class family, and saving money to eventually buy a home for the family he left behind. A series of events forces Tomás out of his solitary life to engage with people of his community in search of something lost. However, this journey reflects Tomás own social and emotional turmoil: even though he emigrated to the US, he has psychologically never left his crate.
- Who directed Cajita?
- Cajita was directed by Luis Gispert.
- Who stars in Cajita?
- Cajita stars Michelle Fragoso, Vladimir Escudero, Susana Pérez, Manny Zaldivar.
- How long is Cajita?
- Cajita has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).