La Cocina (2024)

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In the sweltering back kitchen of a Times Square restaurant, undocumented cook Pedro is caught between mounting pressures at work and a complicated romance with waitress Julia. When money goes missing, suspicion spreads, igniting tensions that threaten to upend the fragile hopes of the staff.

Director: Alonso Ruizpalacios
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tomás Barreiro
Cinematography: Juan Pablo Ramírez
Editing: Yibrán Asuad
Production: Filmadora, Fifth Season, Astrakan Film AB, Seine Pictures, Panorama Global, Saltalaliebre, Eficine, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Country: Mexico, United States of America, Sweden
Language: العربية, English, Français, Español
Budget: $770,000
Original Language: es

Themes

Food and Cooking Stories

Keywords

new york city, immigration, restaurant, times square, abortion, kitchen

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Cocina about?
In the sweltering back kitchen of a Times Square restaurant, undocumented cook Pedro is caught between mounting pressures at work and a complicated romance with waitress Julia. When money goes missing, suspicion spreads, igniting tensions that threaten to upend the fragile hopes of the staff.
Who directed La Cocina?
La Cocina was directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios.
Who stars in La Cocina?
La Cocina stars Raúl Briones, Rooney Mara, Anna Díaz, Motell Gyn Foster, Laura Gómez, Oded Fehr.
How long is La Cocina?
La Cocina has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
What genre is La Cocina?
La Cocina is a Drama, Comedy film.
What is the budget of La Cocina?
La Cocina had a budget of $770,000.
Where was La Cocina produced?
La Cocina was produced in Mexico, United States of America, Sweden.
What are the themes of La Cocina?
The themes of La Cocina include: Food and Cooking Stories.