The Trip/ El Paseo

Posted on Thursday, June 16

 

CINE EN EL PARQUE / FILM IN THE PARK 2011
summer series. This series offers free screenings of family-friendly films in neighborhood parks across the city. All films are shown in their original language (with English subtitles) and are special selections from the spectacular line-up of films presented during the 27th Chicago Latino Film Festival.

The Trip/ El Paseo
Colombia, 2010, 90 min.
Director: Harold Trompetero
Genre: Comedy
Spanish with English Subtitles

After 11 years of continuous work, Alex Peinado decides to spend an unforgettable vacation with his family. He begins a road trip to Cartagena, with his wife, two adolescent children, his dog Kaiser and even his insufferable mother-in-law. The trip is not his only motivation as Alex hides a plan that requires them to arrive on time to their destination. However, the journey turns into a most incredible adventure, even though it puts their arrival at risk, but gives their family an extraordinary life lesson.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Piotrowski Park
4247 W. 31st St.