ESL: English as a Second Language
2005, English. Directed by Youssef Delara.
One Border, Two Worlds
Bolivar De La Cruz (Kuno Becker) and Lola Sara (Danielle Camastra) share only ethnicity. He's just arrived from Mexico looking for work. Father´s Lola made the same journey twenty years ago. Now, Bolivar and Lola find themselves on a collision course with the events that will change their lives forever.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Youssef DelaraDirector
- María Conchita AlonsoConsuelo
- Kuno BeckerBolivar de la Cruz
- Danielle CamastraLola Sara
- John Michael HigginsNorman Benjamin
- Odessa RaeMicari
- Soledad St. HilaireAunt Maria
- Treva EtienneDonovan
- Efrain FigueroaEduardo Sara
- Harold GouldWayne
- Sal LopezPepe
- Lorena KichikEsmeralda De La Cruz
- Armelia McQueenNurse Wanda
Details
- Released
- 4 December 2005
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ESL: English as a Second Language: quick answers
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How long is ESL: English as a Second Language?
ESL: English as a Second Language runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does ESL: English as a Second Language have a post-credits scene?
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ESL: English as a Second Language parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
ESL: English as a Second Language is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is ESL: English as a Second Language on?
ESL: English as a Second Language isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 December 2005. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like ESL: English as a Second Language?
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Who directed ESL: English as a Second Language?
ESL: English as a Second Language (2005) was directed by Youssef Delara and stars María Conchita Alonso, Kuno Becker, Danielle Camastra.