The Garden Left Behind
“It's her life. It's her dream.”
Synopsis
Traces the relationship between Tina, a young Mexican trans woman, and Eliana, her grandmother, as they navigate Tina's transition and struggle to build a life for themselves as undocumented immigrants in New York City.
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The Garden Left Behind - Official Trailer | SXSW WinnerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-13
Top Cast
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Carlie Guevara
Tina
Michael Madsen
Kevin
Ed Asner
Dr. Cleary
Danny Flaherty
Oscar
Anthony Abdo
Chris
Alex Kruz
Jason
Tamara M. Williams
Carol
Dawn Young
Miriam
Bernadette Quigley
Dr. Brown
Frances Lozada
Officer Gottilla
Ivana Black
Amanda
Brock Yurich
Chester
Miriam Cruz
Eliana
Will Krisanda
Leo
Kristen Parker Lovell
Regina
Tym Moss
Demos
Sarah Skeist
Tricia
Paul Castro Jr.
Manny
Release History & Theatrical Window
Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 28, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Flavio Alves
- Screenplay & Story
- Flavio Alves, John Rotondo
- Original Title
- The Garden Left Behind
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Autonomous Pictures, Queens Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Flavio Alves
Flavio Alves, John Rotondo
Koshi Kiyokawa
Frank Dale Arroyo, Àlex Lora Cercos
Flavio Alves, Adam Beasley, Shea Diamond, Waqas Khan, Roy Wol
Department Leadership Roster
Flavio Alves
Director
Flavio Alves
Screenplay
John Rotondo
Screenplay
Roy Wol
Producer
Koshi Kiyokawa
Director of Photography
Frank Dale Arroyo
Editor
Àlex Lora Cercos
Editor
Kimberly Matela
Production Design
Everett Clark
Costume Design
Steve Iskowitz
Costume Design
Angelina Scantlebury
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Garden Left Behind
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What is The Garden Left Behind about?
Traces the relationship between Tina, a young Mexican trans woman, and Eliana, her grandmother, as they navigate Tina's transition and struggle to build a life for themselves as undocumented immigrants in New York City.
Who directed The Garden Left Behind?
The Garden Left Behind was directed by Flavio Alves.
Who stars in The Garden Left Behind?
The principal cast of The Garden Left Behind includes Carlie Guevara, Michael Madsen, Ed Asner, Danny Flaherty, Anthony Abdo.
When was The Garden Left Behind released and how long is it?
The Garden Left Behind was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Garden Left Behind?
The Garden Left Behind holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.