Los ángeles

Mateo, 17, and his family prepare for him to leave their small Mexican village for Los Ángeles, like so many before him. In addition to the family savings, he needs the local gang's support to ensure safe passage and 'help' on the other side. At first, Mateo is willing to do anything to join the gang, that is, until the leader demands that he kill a rival gang member. Mateo refuses to carry out the murder and the gang leader seeks bitter revenge. (Zlín Film Festival)