The Perez Family (1995)

In 1980, USA opens to Cuban refugees. Once in Miami, Dorita tries to create a Perez "family" of 3 to get a sponsor. She wants Juan to be her "husband" - plus a "son" or "dad".

Director: Mira Nair

Cast: Marisa Tomei, Anjelica Huston, Alfred Molina, Chazz Palminteri, Trini Alvarado, Celia Cruz, Ranjit Chowdhry, Diego Wallraff, Ellen Cleghorne, Angela Lanza, Jose Felipe Padron, Lázaro Pérez, Bill Sage, Vincent Gallo, Billy Hopkins, Ruben Rabasa, Melissa Anne Acosta, Gustavo Laborie