A Step from Heaven
Con los Pies en el Cielo
Synopsis
Juan Angel Ruiz suffered a tragic accident that left his life and health in permanent risk but his spirit untouched. Over the past 14 years he has learned that true happiness and hope lies within and began sharing this knowledge with thousands of people trough conferences and writing, becoming a highly condecorated Social Activist. His message was simple: love and enjoy life. After his second encounter with death, his health began deteriorating making it hard for Juan to continue his conferences and mission. Juan Angel reached out for a helping hand and a few years later Eduardo Verastegui, who had recently given a positive significance to his cinematographic work, met him and promised to take his message to the world. Eduardo traveled to Miami and met with Gloria and Emilio Estefan who related perfectly to the situation because of their own stories of adversity and hope. They decide to participate in Juan Angel's last public conference changing life and fate for ever.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Miami International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vidal Cantú
- Original Title
- Con los Pies en el Cielo
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Kenio Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vidal Cantú
Angel Barroeta, Guillermo Garza
Vidal Cantú, Adolfo Franco
Department Leadership Roster
Vidal Cantú
Director
Vidal Cantú
Producer
Adolfo Franco
Producer
Angel Barroeta
Director of Photography
Guillermo Garza
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Step from Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Step from Heaven about?
Juan Angel Ruiz suffered a tragic accident that left his life and health in permanent risk but his spirit untouched. Over the past 14 years he has learned that true happiness and hope lies within and began sharing this knowledge with thousands of people trough conferences and writing, becoming a highly condecorated Social Activist. His message was simple: love and enjoy life. After his second encounter with death, his health began deteriorating making it hard for Juan to continue his conferences and mission. Juan Angel reached out for a helping hand and a few years later Eduardo Verastegui, who had recently given a positive significance to his cinematographic work, met him and promised to take his message to the world. Eduardo traveled to Miami and met with Gloria and Emilio Estefan who related perfectly to the situation because of their own stories of adversity and hope. They decide to participate in Juan Angel's last public conference changing life and fate for ever.
Who directed A Step from Heaven?
A Step from Heaven was directed by Vidal Cantú.
Who stars in A Step from Heaven?
The principal cast of A Step from Heaven includes Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan Jr., Eduardo Verástegui, Juan Angel Ruiz, Romero Britto.
When was A Step from Heaven released and how long is it?
A Step from Heaven was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.