Alonso Ruizpalacios’ film explores the chaotic atmosphere of a New York restaurant kitchen, embedding the narrative within the experiences of exploited migrant workers. Featuring a cast led by Raul Briones as Pedro, who is entangled in a complicated love story with Julia (played by Rooney Mara), the film emphasizes workplace tension exacerbated by personal conflicts and theft accusations. With its black-and-white aesthetic occasionally shifting to color, the movie's ambition in mapping emotional journeys ultimately falters, leaving viewers questioning character motivations and resolutions that feel implausible and strained.
The film presents a frenzied atmosphere of a New York restaurant kitchen, exploring the lives of exploited migrant workers amidst macho shouting and self-conscious performances.
Pedro's emotions are ready to explode in a kitchen fraught with tension, particularly as financial instability and personal grievances create a pressure cooker scenario.
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