Maricela

1986·Movie·58m

Adventure, Drama, TV Movie

10.0 / 10 (1 votes)

Maricela and her mother Eugenia have fled El Salvador for the US with hopes of building a better life. Unable to find work in her profession as a school teacher, Eugenia becomes a live-in housekeeper to the affluent Gannett family. Conflict occurs when Maricela clashes with teenage Stacy Gannett, who resents her presence at home and at school. Can Maricela win Stacy's friendship and still remain true to her own ideals and values?

Directed by: Christine Burrill
Original language: English
Released: 13 September 1986

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Cast

Linda Lavin
Mrs. Gannett
LM
Lisa Marie Simmon
Stacy Gannett
CC
Carlina Cruz
Maricela Flores
Irene DeBari
Eugenia Flores
AL
Amy Lynne
Rikki
Bruce Solomon
Sam Gannett
Kelly Jo Minter
Street Girl (as Kelly Minter)