Elaine is a spunky eight year old, living with her Mom, Dad, and three half-siblings as one of the only Puerto Rican families in the welfare projects of Brownsville, Brooklyn, in 1980s New York City. Her best friends are her intellectually disabled aunt, Elizabeth, and her musically gifted, salsa-loving father, Manny. Elaine idolizes her father and is incredibly proud that she has inherited his artististic ways. Through Elaine’s young eyes, life is perfect. But everything comes crashing down when she discovers a tragic truth that will affect her life forever.
Gabriela Amerth is a Brazilian actress, singer, photographer and writer who was born and raised in Engenho de Dentro, Rio de Janeiro. She began her acting training and discipline in Theatre at 11 years old. Gabriela has a Bachelor's degree in Dramatic Arts and also went to film school for two years, where she learned the fundamentals of both video and photo. She believes storytelling is the core of every form of art and that human connection is what essentially changes one's POV. Gabi moved to NY on her own in the end of 2016 to build a career as a actress and storyteller.