Raising Victor Vargas
Victor doesn't have much, but that's not stopping him from trying to go out with Judy, the prettiest girl on the block. All he's got is hope and a one-bedroom apartment he shares with his family. His grandmother doesn't trust him, his brother worships him, and his half-sister just declared war. But Victor thinks love really can conquer all in this warm, genuine and touching romantic comedy about life in the part of the city most people never see.
Year: 2002
Genre: Drama, Drama Romance, Romance, Film Festivals 2003, Kate's Favourites
Country: USA
Director: Peter Sollett
Starring: Victor Rasuk, Judy Marte, Melonie Diaz, Altagracia Guzman
Duration: 88 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains offensive language and sexual references.
7.1/10
Location in store: Drama Romance
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