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Cast & Crew

Isabel Sandoval
As Olivia
Isabel Sandoval
Director
Lynn Cohen
As Olga
Eamon Farren
As Alex
Lev Gorn
As Murray
Mark Nelson
As Roman
Ari Barkan
As Milo

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"Lingua Franca" is a powerful drama that follows the story of Olivia, a Filipina trans woman who works as a caregiver for an elderly Russian-Jewish woman in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. As an undocumented immigrant, Olivia's life is filled with fear and uncertainty, but she finds solace in her relationship with Alex, the grandson of the woman she cares for. As they grow closer, Olivia's secret is revealed, and the two must navigate their love for each other amidst the complexities of their different worlds. With outstanding performances and a thought-provoking storyline, "Lingua Franca" is a film that will leave you moved and inspired.

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