Legal
Synopsis
We follow two somewhat successful actresses who leave Colombia and travel to New York, aiming for greater fame and opportunity and a better life for themselves and a daughter, only to receive a rude awakening: they are only seen as immigrants now. Colombian director Daniel Arango, who lives in New York, clearly knows whereof he films, as do his leading actresses, Jennifer Arenas and Josefina Scaro, the latter of whom returns to MIFF after being here recently with the well-loved film American Thief.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Arango
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Arango
- Original Title
- Legal
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Arango
Daniel Arango
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What is Legal about?
We follow two somewhat successful actresses who leave Colombia and travel to New York, aiming for greater fame and opportunity and a better life for themselves and a daughter, only to receive a rude awakening: they are only seen as immigrants now. Colombian director Daniel Arango, who lives in New York, clearly knows whereof he films, as do his leading actresses, Jennifer Arenas and Josefina Scaro, the latter of whom returns to MIFF after being here recently with the well-loved film American Thief.
Who directed Legal?
Legal was directed by Daniel Arango.
Who stars in Legal?
The principal cast of Legal includes Jennifer Arenas, Josefina Scaro.
When was Legal released and how long is it?
Legal was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.