East Side Story(2006)
Love thy neighbor... just don't get caught!
East Side Story Synopsis
Diego is a gay but closeted Hispanic chef living in East Los Angeles who works in the restaurant operated by his grandmother. Frustrated by the secretive lifestyle he shares with his similarly closeted lover, Pablo, Diego finds himself attracted to Wesley, one of the openly gay Caucasian men he feels are gentrifying his neighborhood. Their relationship pushes Diego to consider the possibility of a life he had never imagined.
East Side Story (2006) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Carlos Portugal, released on January 1, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars René Alvarado, David Berón, Gladise Jimenez and Steve Callahan. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Carlos Portugal
- Writers:
- Carlos Portugal, Charo Toledo
- Producers:
- Alexander Coss, David Melito, Charo Toledo
- Cinematographer:
- Neil De La Pena
- Production:
- Into Action Films
- Status:
- Released
East Side Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- René Alvarado
René Alvarado
as Diego Campos
- David Berón
David Berón
as Pablo Morales
Gladise Jimenez
as Bianca Campos
Steve Callahan
as Wesley Henderson
Cory Schneider
as Jonathon Webber
Luis Accinelli
as Don Rogelio
- Michael Cassady
Michael Cassady
as Dennis
- Dominic Ceci
Dominic Ceci
as Adam
Irene DeBari
as Sara Campos
Yelyna De Leon
as Tiffany
Carl Donelson
as AA Guest #2
- Anthony Fitzgerald
Anthony Fitzgerald
as Jimmy
Key crew
Directed by Carlos Portugal, written by Carlos Portugal and Charo Toledo, produced by Alexander Coss, David Melito and Charo Toledo.
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East Side Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 34 ratings.
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East Side Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in East Side Story?
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The main cast of East Side Story (2006) includes René Alvarado, David Berón, Gladise Jimenez, Steve Callahan and Cory Schneider. The film was directed by Carlos Portugal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was East Side Story released?
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East Side Story was released on January 1, 2006 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is East Side Story worth watching?
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East Side Story (2006) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.