The Empty Box (2017)
Jazmín, a young woman living in Mexico City, is nonplussed when she receives a call informing her that her father Toussaint, an illegal Haitian immigrant, is ill. She hasn't seen him in years, and does not know why they are calling her. When she finally gets to the hospital and discovers that her father is suffering from vascular dementia, she finds herself faced with the task of caring for a man who is more a stranger than a father to her.
Director: Claudia Sainte-Luce
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: March 29, 2017
Cast
- Claudia Sainte-Luce - Jazmin
- Jimmy Jean-Louis - Toussaint
- Pablo Sigal - Manu
- Luciana Miquirray - Jazmín (niña)
- Martha Claudia Moreno - Mesera
Screenplay
Cinematography: María Secco
Editing: Emma Tusell
Production: JAQUECA FILMS, FIDECINE, Equipment & Film Design, Sampek Productions, Cine Canibal, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Country: Mexico, France
Language: Haitian; Haitian Creole, Español, English
Original Language: es
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal
Keywords
family, death, mental health, fatherhood, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Empty Box about?
- Jazmín, a young woman living in Mexico City, is nonplussed when she receives a call informing her that her father Toussaint, an illegal Haitian immigrant, is ill. She hasn't seen him in years, and does not know why they are calling her. When she finally gets to the hospital and discovers that her father is suffering from vascular dementia, she finds herself faced with the task of caring for a man who is more a stranger than a father to her.
- Who directed The Empty Box?
- The Empty Box was directed by Claudia Sainte-Luce.
- Who stars in The Empty Box?
- The Empty Box stars Claudia Sainte-Luce, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Pablo Sigal, Luciana Miquirray, Martha Claudia Moreno.
- How long is The Empty Box?
- The Empty Box has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Empty Box?
- The Empty Box is a Drama film.
- Where was The Empty Box produced?
- The Empty Box was produced in Mexico, France.
- What are the themes of The Empty Box?
- The themes of The Empty Box include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.