Tortilla Soup (2001)

Tortilla Soup features Maribel, a lesbian daughter, whose relationship with Yolanda is depicted positively and with dignity. The film normalizes their queer identity through the family's unquestioning acceptance, presenting their love story as an integral and respected part of the overall narrative without conflict or negative stereotypes.

The film "Tortilla Soup" is an adaptation of the Taiwanese film "Eat Drink Man Woman." The original characters were Chinese, while the adapted characters in "Tortilla Soup" are portrayed as Hispanic/Latino, constituting a race swap for the main family.

The film portrays Catholicism through the character of Maribel, a devout teacher at a Catholic school who considers becoming a nun. Her faith is depicted with respect and nuance, showing it as a genuine and positive influence on her character and moral compass, even as she navigates personal choices.