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The Perez Family

The film follows Dorita, a Cuban refugee who arrives in Miami in 1980, as she attempts to create a fake family of three to secure a sponsor. She enlists Juan to play the role of her "husband" and possibly even "son" or "father".

A group of Cuban refugees form a makeshift family to increase their chances of being granted asylum in the US, leading to unexpected romantic connections and comedic misunderstandings.

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Info about The Perez Family

Studio(s): The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Aug 23, 1996

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $2,832,826.00

Budget: $11,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Romance