Lingua Franca
Synopsis
Olivia, an undocumented Filipina immigrant paranoid about deportation, works as a caregiver to a Russian-Jewish grandmother in New York. When the man she’s secretly paying for a green card marriage backs out, she becomes involved with a slaughterhouse worker who is unaware that she’s a trans woman.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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ARRAY's LINGUA FRANCAOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-11
Top Cast
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Isabel Sandoval
Olivia
Lynn Cohen
Olga
Eamon Farren
Alex
Ivory Aquino
Trixie
Lev Gorn
Murray
P.J. Boudousqué
Andrei
Andrea Leigh
Daria
Leif Steinert
Matthew
Jake Soister
Daniel
Roman Blat
Viktor
Megan Channell
Milla
Shiloh Verrico
Maggie
Mark Nelson
Roman
Daniel Danielson
Clerk
Bryan Webster
Wedding Officiant
Dean Temple
Chad
Ari Barkan
Milo
Deema Aitken
Boris
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysJio MAMI Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 26, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isabel Sandoval
- Screenplay & Story
- Isabel Sandoval
- Original Score
- Teresa Barrozo, Kitchie Nadal
- Original Title
- Lingua Franca
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- 7107 Entertainment, Frontrow Entertainment, TBA Studios, Tal Vez Entertainment, Twothreefive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isabel Sandoval
Isabel Sandoval
Teresa Barrozo, Kitchie Nadal
Isaac Banks
Isabel Sandoval
Samuel S. Verzosa, Gigi Dement, Vincent R. Nebrida, E.A. Rocha, Fernando Ortigas
Department Leadership Roster
Kate Fry
Costume Design
Clint Ramos
Costume Design
Luciano Acuna Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Isabel Sandoval
Director
Carlo Velayo
Producer
Jhett Tolentino
Producer
Isabel Sandoval
Producer
Darlene Malimas
Producer
Jerome Kerkman
Producer
Clint Ramos
Production Design
Isabel Sandoval
Editor
Maxwell Nalevansky
Production Design
Teresa Barrozo
Original Music Composer
Isaac Banks
Director of Photography
Isabel Sandoval
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lingua Franca
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lingua Franca about?
Olivia, an undocumented Filipina immigrant paranoid about deportation, works as a caregiver to a Russian-Jewish grandmother in New York. When the man she’s secretly paying for a green card marriage backs out, she becomes involved with a slaughterhouse worker who is unaware that she’s a trans woman.
Who directed Lingua Franca?
Lingua Franca was directed by Isabel Sandoval.
Who stars in Lingua Franca?
The principal cast of Lingua Franca includes Isabel Sandoval, Lynn Cohen, Eamon Farren, Ivory Aquino, Lev Gorn.
When was Lingua Franca released and how long is it?
Lingua Franca was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Lingua Franca?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lingua Franca was composed by Teresa Barrozo, Kitchie Nadal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lingua Franca?
Lingua Franca holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).