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.

  • Released:
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Genre: Thriller, Drama
  • Stars: Fernanda Romero, Alexa Mansour, María Rojo, Alexander James Rodriguez, Sarah Jane Morris, Andrew James Ferguson, Enrique Sapene, Shelly Ro, Karla Ojeda, Noelle Urbano, Summera Howell, Julia Gallagher, Heather Yesenia, Katherine Castro, Alexis Vázquez
  • Director: Jorge Xolalpa Jr.