About El Cuartito

El Cuartito, a comedy-drama movie, was released in 2021. The film was directed by Marcos Carnevale. The plot revolves around four passengers who get stuck at JFK Airport in New York City, and their stirring stories unfold in the waiting room of the Migration Services, also known as "El Cuartito". The movie cleverly combines humor and drama and entails an eye-opening peek into real-life immigration issues.

Making / Production

El Cuartito was directed by award-winning Marcos Carnevale and produced by Green and Orange Company. The film, shot mostly in Dominican Republic, also features scenes from New York City's JFK airport. Despite the storyline's complexity and sensitivity, the director handled it with finesse and perfect timing.

Actors

• Fausto Mata plays the role of Mike. Fausto's comedic timing and entertaining storytelling add a distinct flavor to the movie.
• Manuel Chapuseaux plays Roberto, a tourist who falls into an unpredictable situation. His performance ranges from lighthearted humor to intense drama.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The "Cuartito" or "The small room" is a term used to refer to the holding room of migration services at an airport.
• The movie was mostly filmed in the Dominican Republic, but the story is set in New York City's JFK airport.

Awards

As of now, El Cuartito has not won any awards. However, its unique premise and performances from the cast have garnered praise from audiences and critics alike.

Quotes

• "Life is like a boomerang. What you send, comes back."
• "This is not just a room. This is the waiting room of life."

Music, Soundtrack

• Original music for the film was composed by Guy Dubuc and Marc Lessard.
• The film's soundtrack perfectly complements the humor and drama in the film with its unique and well-composed pieces.