The Empty Box
La caja vacía
Synopsis
Jazmín, a young woman living in Mexico City, is nonplussed when she receives a call informing her that her father Toussaint, an illegal Haitian immigrant, is ill. She hasn't seen him in years, and does not know why they are calling her. When she finally gets to the hospital and discovers that her father is suffering from vascular dementia, she finds herself faced with the task of caring for a man who is more a stranger than a father to her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claudia Sainte-Luce
- Screenplay & Story
- Claudia Sainte-Luce
- Original Title
- La caja vacía
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, France
- Spoken Languages
- Haitian; Haitian Creole, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- JAQUECA FILMS, FIDECINE, Equipment & Film Design, Sampek Productions, Cine Canibal, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claudia Sainte-Luce
Claudia Sainte-Luce
María Secco
Emma Tusell
Department Leadership Roster
Claudia Sainte-Luce
Director
Claudia Sainte-Luce
Writer
María Secco
Director of Photography
Emma Tusell
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Empty Box
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What is The Empty Box about?
Jazmín, a young woman living in Mexico City, is nonplussed when she receives a call informing her that her father Toussaint, an illegal Haitian immigrant, is ill. She hasn't seen him in years, and does not know why they are calling her. When she finally gets to the hospital and discovers that her father is suffering from vascular dementia, she finds herself faced with the task of caring for a man who is more a stranger than a father to her.
Who directed The Empty Box?
The Empty Box was directed by Claudia Sainte-Luce.
Who stars in The Empty Box?
The principal cast of The Empty Box includes Claudia Sainte-Luce, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Pablo Sigal, Luciana Miquirray, Martha Claudia Moreno.
When was The Empty Box released and how long is it?
The Empty Box was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Empty Box?
The Empty Box holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).