The read
A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 71%. Streaming on Peacock.
Synopsis
Dr. Alvaro Cruz, a neuroscientist, disillusioned by the death of his mother and his inability to help her, finds redemption and reward by helping Una Vida, a jazz singer he discovers performing on the streets of New Orleans. Her health declining and her singing partner and her adopted daughter unable to help, Cruz seeks out her long lost son in an effort to bring resolution to the grief, loss and longing that has overshadowed her hard but beautiful life.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Nicolas BazanWriter
- Richie AdamsDirector
- Richie AdamsWriter
- Carlos José AlvarezOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Joaquim de AlmeidaDr. Alvaro Cruz
- Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorUna Vida
- Ruth NeggaJessica
- Bill CobbsStompleg
- Sharon LawrenceAngela Cruz
- Andre RoyoKenny
- Marcus Lyle BrownSam
- Divine Prince Ty EmmeccaCafe Diner
- Laura CostineYoung Cruz's Mother
- Juan GaspardScientist
- Ashton LeighLily
- John PirkisDr. Laurence Guillaume
