In Search of a Dream

"Desde nuestros barrios a las calles de Nueva York"

1997

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Drama

Overview

Two friends in Washington Heights take different paths to earn a living: one working in a grocery store, the other as a drug dealer.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Elvis Nolasco

Pepe

Acting

Kamar de los Reyes

Marcos

Acting

T.J. Glenn

Detective Mike

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Mateo Gómez

Charlie

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Marcos Antonio Miranda

Peter

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Benny Nieves

Julio

Directing

Jessy Terrero

Yeyo

Acting

Fidel Vicioso

Coco

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