Manuela & Manuel
Manuela y Manuel
“Friends can be such a drag”
Synopsis
Deep inside, Manuel has always been Manuela. Amidst her worst love crisis, Manuela reinvents herself as Manuel in order to pass as the fiancé of her best friend Coca - who is pregnant from a one-night stand and must face her conservative family. Hidden identities, misunderstandings, and the tension between two friends pretending to be what they are not, stage a colorful and up-beat story.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raúl Marchand Sánchez
- Screenplay & Story
- José Ignacio Valenzuela
- Original Title
- Manuela y Manuel
- Country of Origin
- Puerto Rico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Isla Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raúl Marchand Sánchez
José Ignacio Valenzuela
Sonnel Velázquez
Sonia Fritz, Frances Lausell
Department Leadership Roster
Raúl Marchand Sánchez
Director
José Ignacio Valenzuela
Writer
Rafi Mercado
Production Design
Frances Lausell
Producer
Sonnel Velázquez
Director of Photography
Rafi Mercado
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manuela & Manuel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manuela & Manuel about?
Deep inside, Manuel has always been Manuela. Amidst her worst love crisis, Manuela reinvents herself as Manuel in order to pass as the fiancé of her best friend Coca - who is pregnant from a one-night stand and must face her conservative family. Hidden identities, misunderstandings, and the tension between two friends pretending to be what they are not, stage a colorful and up-beat story.
Who directed Manuela & Manuel?
Manuela & Manuel was directed by Raúl Marchand Sánchez.
Who stars in Manuela & Manuel?
The principal cast of Manuela & Manuel includes Humberto Busto, Elena Iguina, Marian Pabón, Sunshine Logroño, Ineabelle Colón.
When was Manuela & Manuel released and how long is it?
Manuela & Manuel was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.