Melao
“You always land on your feet.”
Synopsis
MELAO tells the story of Nando, a sugarcane worker in 1950s Puerto Rico, desperate to provide for his family. In order to get the money to buy a plane ticket to NY, he makes a dangerous bet with the ruthless foreman of the plantation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Vega
- Screenplay & Story
- Val Vega
- Original Title
- Melao
- Country of Origin
- Puerto Rico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 24m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melao
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What is Melao about?
MELAO tells the story of Nando, a sugarcane worker in 1950s Puerto Rico, desperate to provide for his family. In order to get the money to buy a plane ticket to NY, he makes a dangerous bet with the ruthless foreman of the plantation.
Who directed Melao?
Melao was directed by Val Vega.
Who stars in Melao?
The principal cast of Melao includes Jeirmarie Osorio, Gabriel Leyva, José Eugenio Hernández, René Monclova, Etienne Rivera.
When was Melao released and how long is it?
Melao was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 24m.