Huehxolotl
When Xochit is pursued by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E) agents, a tense standoff ensues outside her restaurant, with her 8-year-old son Diego witnessing the traumatic event. Amidst the chaos, attorney Helen steps in to protect Xochitl, but Agent Walker unlawfully arrests her, sparking a legal battle. As Xochitl’s family grapples with the aftermath, her sister Nayeli, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, becomes Diego’s primary guardian, leading them on a challenging yet heartwarming journey of survival and solidarity.
Director: Jorge Xolalpa Jr.
Writer: Jorge Xolalpa Jr.
Cast
Fernanda Romero
Alexander James Rodriguez
Alexa Mansour
María Rojo
Sarah Jane Morris
Heather
Andrew James Ferguson
Enrique Sapene
Shelly Ro
Karla Ojeda
Noelle Urbano
Katherine Castro
Agent Walker
Summera Howell
