East Side Story
“Love thy neighbor... just don't get caught!”
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.
Top Cast
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Diego Campos
David Berón
Pablo Morales
Gladise Jimenez
Bianca Campos
Steve Callahan
Wesley Henderson
Cory Schneider
Jonathon Webber
Luis Accinelli
Don Rogelio
Michael Cassady
Dennis
Dominic Ceci
Adam
Irene DeBari
Sara Campos
Yelyna De Leon
Tiffany
Carl Donelson
AA Guest #2
Anthony Fitzgerald
Jimmy
Shannon Kemp
Steve
Andrea Zafra
Janice Morales
Ruben Rabasa
Efrain Morales
Luis Raúl
Salvador
Daniel Edward Mora
Husband Customer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Portugal
- Screenplay & Story
- Charo Toledo, Carlos Portugal
- Original Score
- Steven Cahill
- Original Title
- East Side Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Into Action Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Portugal
Charo Toledo, Carlos Portugal
Steven Cahill
Neil De La Pena
Mary Feuer
Alexander Coss, Mary Feuer, David Melito, Blanca Valdez, Charo Toledo
Department Leadership Roster
Charo Toledo
Writer
Alexander Coss
Producer
Mary Feuer
Producer
David Melito
Producer
Mary Feuer
Editor
Carlos Portugal
Writer
Blanca Valdez
Producer
Carlos Portugal
Director
Charo Toledo
Producer
Carlos Portugal
Producer
Neil De La Pena
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About East Side Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is East Side Story about?
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.
Who directed East Side Story?
East Side Story was directed by Carlos Portugal.
Who stars in East Side Story?
The principal cast of East Side Story includes René Alvarado, David Berón, Gladise Jimenez, Steve Callahan, Cory Schneider.
When was East Side Story released and how long is it?
East Side Story was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for East Side Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for East Side Story was composed by Steven Cahill.