Mi Vida Loca
“Mothers. Warriors. Sisters. Survivors.”
Synopsis
Two Indigenous Latina bestfriends, Mousie and Sad Girl live in a contemporary Los Angeles poor Indigenous Hispanic American neighborhood. But when Sad Girl becomes pregnant by Mousie's boyfriend, a drug dealer named Ernesto, the two become bitter enemies. While their dispute escalates towards violence, the violence of the world around them soon also impacts their lives.
Top Cast
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Angel Aviles
Sad Girl
Seidy López
Mousie
Jacob Vargas
Ernesto
Devine
Devine
Monica Lutton
Chucky
Marlo Marron
Giggles
Nelida Lopez
Whisper
Salma Hayek Pinault
Gata
Danny Trejo
Frank
Spike Jonze
Teenage Drug Customer
Jason Lee
Teenage Drug Customer
Panchito Gómez
Joker Bird
Christina Solis
Magali Alvarado
Jesse Borrego
Noah Verduzco
Julian Reyes
Bertila Damas
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 15, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allison Anders
- Screenplay & Story
- Allison Anders
- Original Score
- John Taylor
- Original Title
- Mi Vida Loca
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Cineville, Film4 Productions, HBO Showcase
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allison Anders
Allison Anders
John Taylor
Rodrigo García
Richard Chew, Tracy Granger, Kathryn Himoff
Carl Colpaert, Daniel Hassid, Christoph Henkel, Colin Callender
Department Leadership Roster
Allison Anders
Director
Allison Anders
Writer
Carl Colpaert
Producer
Daniel Hassid
Producer
Richard Chew
Editor
Tracy Granger
Editor
Kathryn Himoff
Editor
Rodrigo García
Director of Photography
John Taylor
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mi Vida Loca
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mi Vida Loca about?
Two Indigenous Latina bestfriends, Mousie and Sad Girl live in a contemporary Los Angeles poor Indigenous Hispanic American neighborhood. But when Sad Girl becomes pregnant by Mousie's boyfriend, a drug dealer named Ernesto, the two become bitter enemies. While their dispute escalates towards violence, the violence of the world around them soon also impacts their lives.
Who directed Mi Vida Loca?
Mi Vida Loca was directed by Allison Anders.
Who stars in Mi Vida Loca?
The principal cast of Mi Vida Loca includes Angel Aviles, Seidy López, Jacob Vargas, Devine, Monica Lutton.
When was Mi Vida Loca released and how long is it?
Mi Vida Loca was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Mi Vida Loca make at the box office?
Mi Vida Loca grossed $3.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Mi Vida Loca?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mi Vida Loca was composed by John Taylor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mi Vida Loca?
Mi Vida Loca holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).