Things I Forgot to Remember (1999)
A bittersweet comedy in Spanish and English about a Cuban family that migrates to the United States. Robertico, Carmela and Roberto's youngest son, grow up feeling ashamed that his family might not be American enough. He has reached this conclusion by constantly watching American television and forming an opinion as to how Americans really are. Led by his desperation, he literally escapes into an American television sitcom in order to forget about his Cuban past. Not knowing what to do, his family prays to the Virgin Mary to ask for help. When the cultures clash, Robertico has to decide whether he is strong enough to withstand his own self-hatred, and learn not only self-esteem, but how to embrace his Cuban roots.
Director: Enrique Oliver
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: June 10, 1999
Cast
- Ana Torrent - The Virgin
- Olga Merediz - Carmela
- Larry Villanueva - Robertico
- Blythe Danner - Mrs. Bradford
- Al Romero - Roberto
- Rae Dawn Chong - Mary
- Alicia Borrachero - Juanita
- Arantxa de Juan - Isabel (as Arancha De Juan)
- Lillian Hurst - Consuelo
Country: Spain
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Enrique Oliver
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Things I Forgot to Remember about?
- A bittersweet comedy in Spanish and English about a Cuban family that migrates to the United States. Robertico, Carmela and Roberto's youngest son, grow up feeling ashamed that his family might not be American enough. He has reached this conclusion by constantly watching American television and forming an opinion as to how Americans really are. Led by his desperation, he literally escapes into an American television sitcom in order to forget about his Cuban past. Not knowing what to do, his family prays to the Virgin Mary to ask for help. When the cultures clash, Robertico has to decide whether he is strong enough to withstand his own self-hatred, and learn not only self-esteem, but how to embrace his Cuban roots.
- Who directed Things I Forgot to Remember?
- Things I Forgot to Remember was directed by Enrique Oliver.
- Who stars in Things I Forgot to Remember?
- Things I Forgot to Remember stars Ana Torrent, Olga Merediz, Larry Villanueva, Blythe Danner, Al Romero, Rae Dawn Chong.
- How long is Things I Forgot to Remember?
- Things I Forgot to Remember has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Things I Forgot to Remember?
- Things I Forgot to Remember is a Comedy film.
- Where was Things I Forgot to Remember produced?
- Things I Forgot to Remember was produced in Spain.