Bellyfruit
Synopsis
Three very different Los Angeles teenage girls find themselves pregnant and dealing with poverty, drugs and confusion. Shanika (Tamara LaSeon Bass) has a drug addict for a mother and is currently living in a foster home. Araceley (Tonatzin Mondragon) tries living with her loser and broke boyfriend after her parents kick her out of their house out of shame. Tina (Keely Vint), born to a teenage mother herself, isn't sure who the father of her child is.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Tamara LaSeon Bass
Shanika
Tonatzin Mondragon
Aracely
Kelly Vint Castro
Christina
Michael Peña
Oscar
Bonnie Dickenson
Diane
T.E. Russell
Damon
Kimberly Scott
Carmen Duncan
Yareli Arizmendi
Mrs. Vasquez
Roberto Alvarez
Lucky
Natanya Ross
Kelly
Amanda Dumas
Tisha
James DuMont
Lou
Karla Ojeda
Karla
Fhelycia Howe
Toya
Hartley Haverty
Madeline
Soledad St. Hilaire
Miss Alvarez
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kerri Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Susannah Blinkoff, Janet Borrus, Kerri Green
- Original Title
- Bellyfruit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- The Asylum
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kerri Green
Susannah Blinkoff, Janet Borrus, Kerri Green
Department Leadership Roster
Kerri Green
Director
Susannah Blinkoff
Writer
Janet Borrus
Writer
Kerri Green
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bellyfruit.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Bellyfruit.
list7
More Like Bellyfruit
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bellyfruit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bellyfruit about?
Three very different Los Angeles teenage girls find themselves pregnant and dealing with poverty, drugs and confusion. Shanika (Tamara LaSeon Bass) has a drug addict for a mother and is currently living in a foster home. Araceley (Tonatzin Mondragon) tries living with her loser and broke boyfriend after her parents kick her out of their house out of shame. Tina (Keely Vint), born to a teenage mother herself, isn't sure who the father of her child is.
Who directed Bellyfruit?
Bellyfruit was directed by Kerri Green.
Who stars in Bellyfruit?
The principal cast of Bellyfruit includes Tamara LaSeon Bass, Tonatzin Mondragon, Kelly Vint Castro, Michael Peña, Bonnie Dickenson.
When was Bellyfruit released and how long is it?
Bellyfruit was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.