The Wait
La Espera
Synopsis
In Montevideo, Sonja cares for her invalid mother, works in a garment factory, and has little going for her. Her neighbor Modesto, an older man who lives alone, types anonymous letters to her. Her mother is difficult -- demanding and miserable, afraid of death. Sonja meets Ernesto, a nurseryman, and finally there may be some possibilities in her life. Does freedom beckon?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aldo Garay
- Screenplay & Story
- Coral Godoy, Sebastián Bednarik
- Original Score
- Carlos Da Silveira
- Original Title
- La Espera
- Country of Origin
- Uruguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Austero Producciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aldo Garay
Coral Godoy, Sebastián Bednarik, Henry Trujillo
Carlos Da Silveira
Jorge García
José Pedro Charlo, Coral Godoy
Department Leadership Roster
Coral Godoy
Screenplay
Sebastián Bednarik
Screenplay
José Pedro Charlo
Producer
Coral Godoy
Producer
Jorge García
Editor
Aldo Garay
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wait
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What is The Wait about?
In Montevideo, Sonja cares for her invalid mother, works in a garment factory, and has little going for her. Her neighbor Modesto, an older man who lives alone, types anonymous letters to her. Her mother is difficult -- demanding and miserable, afraid of death. Sonja meets Ernesto, a nurseryman, and finally there may be some possibilities in her life. Does freedom beckon?
Who directed The Wait?
The Wait was directed by Aldo Garay.
Who stars in The Wait?
The principal cast of The Wait includes Verónica Perrotta, Elena Zuasti, Walter Reyno, Roberto Suárez, Claudio Castro.
When was The Wait released and how long is it?
The Wait was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wait?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wait was composed by Carlos Da Silveira.