The Alternative (2017)
Too good to be true, or too true to be good?
Valentina Moreno, a single mother who works as a housekeeper for a wealthy Manhattan family, takes decisive action when something from her past threatens to ruin her personal and professional relationships.
Director: Sachin Dharwadker
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: June 24, 2017
Cast
- Aris Mejias - Valentina Moreno
- Joshua Rivera - Santiago Moreno
- Dalia Davi - Rex Fring
- Cherie Mendez - Manhattan Borough President Melora Anderson
- Jesse Teeters - New York State Senator Ian Taylor
- Audrey Corsa - Elise Anderson
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sam Heath Wolff
Editing: Joan Educate
Production: Tisch School of the Arts (NYU), Hypertime Media
Country: India, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $20,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
new york city, immigrant, politics, puerto rico, dark comedy, racism, dramedy
More Films by Director: Sachin Dharwadker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Alternative about?
- Valentina Moreno, a single mother who works as a housekeeper for a wealthy Manhattan family, takes decisive action when something from her past threatens to ruin her personal and professional relationships.
- Who directed The Alternative?
- The Alternative was directed by Sachin Dharwadker.
- Who stars in The Alternative?
- The Alternative stars Aris Mejias, Joshua Rivera, Dalia Davi, Cherie Mendez, Jesse Teeters, Audrey Corsa.
- How long is The Alternative?
- The Alternative has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Alternative?
- The Alternative is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Alternative?
- The Alternative had a budget of $20,000.
- Where was The Alternative produced?
- The Alternative was produced in India, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Alternative?
- The themes of The Alternative include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony, Social Commentary and Reflection.