Raising Victor Vargas

May 2 2003 R 1h 28m
Drama, Romance

Victor, a Lower East Side teenager, as he deals with his eccentric family, including his strict grandmother, his bratty sister, and a younger brother who completely idolizes him. Along the way he tries to win the affections of Judy, who is very careful and calculating when it comes to how she deals with men.

Plot

Victor is growing up on the Lower East Side and is at the age where he is driven by desire and unchained by maturity. His image as a ladies man is shattered when he is found in Fat Donna's bedroom. Soon, as a result of his sister's big mouth, the whole Dominican community knows. Full of confidence, Victor sets out to reclaim his image by winning Judy. Judy proves to be elusive and difficult. Victor persists, and with a surprising tenderness, ultimately wins Judy's heart.

Written by

Peter Sollett, Eva Vives

Directed by

Peter Sollett

Cast

Victor Rasuk, Donna Maldonado, Kevin Rivera

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

BlueLight, Forensic Films, Canal+, StudioCanal

Languages

Español, English

Awards

4 wins & 14 nominations

Trailers
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Scores
# of Votes
5,800
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
83
Popularity
NA