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Desdemona: A Love Story

Synopsis

Gil Garcia is at the end of his life. Wounded and bleeding in a church confessional, he tells an unsuspecting Father Wade his tragic story. At a young age, Gil's father takes him to America in search of a better life, forcing him to leave the girl he loves in Mexico. Orphaned shortly after arriving, Gil is taken in by his father's only friend, Dustin, who raises Gil along with his own son, Rod. Fifteen years later, Gil & Rod have yet to find their way in life, still living at home and playing basketball on the streets for money. When cancer overtakes Dustin, they are faced with a funeral bill they cannot afford. Desperately searching for a solution, Rod suggests kidnapping for ransom. Gil knows of the perfect person: a woman married to a wealthy man who would never risk the life of his loved one for the relatively small amount of money in question. But Rod doesn't know the whole truth - the woman is Desdemona, Gil's childhood love from Mexico.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Phillip Guzman
Original Title
Desdemona: A Love Story
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 29m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Phillip Guzman

Department Leadership Roster

Phillip Guzman

Phillip Guzman

Director

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What is Desdemona: A Love Story about?

Gil Garcia is at the end of his life. Wounded and bleeding in a church confessional, he tells an unsuspecting Father Wade his tragic story. At a young age, Gil's father takes him to America in search of a better life, forcing him to leave the girl he loves in Mexico. Orphaned shortly after arriving, Gil is taken in by his father's only friend, Dustin, who raises Gil along with his own son, Rod. Fifteen years later, Gil & Rod have yet to find their way in life, still living at home and playing basketball on the streets for money. When cancer overtakes Dustin, they are faced with a funeral bill they cannot afford. Desperately searching for a solution, Rod suggests kidnapping for ransom. Gil knows of the perfect person: a woman married to a wealthy man who would never risk the life of his loved one for the relatively small amount of money in question. But Rod doesn't know the whole truth - the woman is Desdemona, Gil's childhood love from Mexico.

Who directed Desdemona: A Love Story?

Desdemona: A Love Story was directed by Phillip Guzman.

Who stars in Desdemona: A Love Story?

The principal cast of Desdemona: A Love Story includes Glenn Morshower, Jorge A. Jimenez, Denton Blane Everett, Cindy Vela, Brad Maule.

When was Desdemona: A Love Story released and how long is it?

Desdemona: A Love Story was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.