
Hello Sister, Goodbye Life(2006)
A college student must take care of her 7-year-old half sister after the death of their parents.

“Maturity isn't measured by the number of candles on your cake.”
Nothing is more important to Mexican-American Marta Delacruz than her quinceanera -- the traditional 15th birthday celebration that symbolically ushers a young girl into adulthood. Marta is understandably angry and resentful when her father cancels the gala event, but her outlook changes completely when she accidentally uncovers her father's secret: He never became a U.S. citizen.
Karla Montana
Marta Delacruz

Panchito Gómez
Ramón

Jerry Stiller
Mr. Waterman

Tony Plana
Samuel Dela Cruz

Robert Covarrubias
Jorge
Laura P. Vega
Gabrielle Corea
Giselle Anthony
Jackie

Jenny Gago
Inez

Vanessa Marquez
Lupe

Susan Ruttan
Mrs. Zavala
Sweet 15 is a drama, tv movie film released in 1990 exploring themes of quinceanera. Directed by Victoria Hochberg, it stars Karla Montana, Panchito Gómez, Jerry Stiller. Nothing is more important to Mexican-American Marta Delacruz than her quinceanera -- the traditional 15th birthday celebration that symbolically ushers a young girl into adulthood. Marta is understandably angry and resentful when her father cancels the gala event, but her outlook changes completely when she accidentally uncovers her father's secret: He never became a U.S. citizen.
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