USA,
2007, 84 min
Directed by:
Ramin BahraniCinematography:
Michael SimmondsComposer:
M. LoCast:
Alejandro Polanco, Isamar Gonzales, Rob Sowulski, Carlos Zapata, Ahmad Razvi, Evelisse 'Lilah' Ortiz, Steven M. Porter, Laura Patalano, Pedro Altamirano (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
In a bustling wasteland of stolen cars, mechanics and street hustlers, Alejandro (Alejandro Polanco), a tough and ambitious street orphan, and his older sister, Isamar (Isamar Gonzales), must rely on each other to survive. Living and working in the Iron Triangle, a sprawling junkyard in Queens, New York, the two find their dreams threatened by the hard truths of life, only to find hope and salvation in one another. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2009 - Ramin Bahrani (Best Director)
- 2009 - Michael Simmonds (Best Cinematography)
- 2008 - Ramin Bahrani (Someone to Watch Award)