The Blue Diner (La Fonda Azul) DVD

The Blue Diner (La Fonda Azul) DVD - 2001 film directed by Jan Egleson. This is the story of a Puerto Rican mother and daughter living in Boston and the difficulties they face when the daughter mysteriously loses her ability to speak Spanish. Everyone has a theory about Elena's misfortune, but no one knows for certain what caused the absurd and tragic event. As the relationship between mother and daughter deteriorates, the two women are forced to confront their past and their expectations for each other. Stars Miriam Colón, Lisa Vidal and Jose Yenque. The film is in both English and Spanish and there are optional English or Spanish subtitles. Rated PG-13, 100 minutes.