Movie "Choking Man" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Choking Man"

Choking Man is an intense blend of psychological drama and magical realism that encapsulates the contemporary immigrant experience in America. Jorge is a morbidly shy Ecuadorian dishwasher toiling away in a shabby Jamaica, Queens, New York diner run by Rick. He works all day long in the shadow of the ever-present Heimlich Maneuver instruction poster which hangs in the diner kitchen. From his solitary kitchen corner, Jorge gropes mutely for a bond with Amy, the newly hired Chinese waitress and even though she tries to reciprocate, the gulf that separates them may be too large. On the job he is continually tormented by his coworker Jerry and at home in his Harlem boarding, under the psychological control of his domineering 'roomate,' he battles his inner demons. Set in the vicinity of JFK airport, the most culturally diverse neighborhood in the world, Choking Man captures the feeling of claustrophobia and almost literal asphyxiation newcomers to America experience as they struggle to find a place and purpose in this strange land.

Starring actors in "Choking Man" movie:

Octavio Gómez Berríos as a character Jorge Octavio Gómez Berríos starred only in the movie "Choking Man"

Eugenia Yuan as a character Amy Eugenia Yuan also starred in the next movies: "Memoirs of a Geisha" in a role of Korin;

Aaron Paul as a character Jerry Aaron Paul also starred in the next movies: "Perfect Opposites" in a role of Monty Brandt; "Bad Girls from Valley High" in a role of Jonathan Warton;

Mandy Patinkin as a character Rick Mandy Patinkin also starred in the next movies: "The Hunchback" in a role of Quasimodo; "Piñero" in a role of Joseph Papp; "Everyone's Hero" in a role of Stanley Irving; "True Colors" in a role of John Palmeri; "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland" in a role of Huxley; "The Princess Bride" in a role of Inigo Montoya;

Kate Buddeke as a character Terri Kate Buddeke also starred in the next movies: "The Northern Kingdom" in a role of Kathy;

Mando Alvarado as a character Chef Mando Alvarado also starred in the next movies: "Cop Out" in a role of Mexican Man 1;

Paolo Andino as a character Choking Man Paolo Andino starred only in the movie "Choking Man"

Oliver Barron as a character Construction worker Oliver Barron starred only in the movie "Choking Man"

Philippe Brenninkmeyer as a character Germanic Man Philippe Brenninkmeyer also starred in the next movies: "The Slammin' Salmon" in a role of King crab customer;

Rupak Ginn as a character Din Rupak Ginn also starred in the next movies: "Just Wright" in a role of Raj;

Russell G. Jones as a character Subway Man Russell G. Jones also starred in the next movies: "Traffic" in a role of Mark;

Al Roffe as a character Cook Al Roffe also starred in the next movies: "Veronika Decides to Die" in a role of Superintendent; "Uncertainty" in a role of Bodega Customer;

Alfredo Suarez as a character Parishioner Alfredo Suarez starred only in the movie "Choking Man"

Marika Daciuk as a character Rick's Wife Marika Daciuk starred only in the movie "Choking Man"

Shelby Saboy as a character Scandinavian girl Shelby Saboy starred only in the movie "Choking Man"