Guardian (2018)
Manuel is a gay Latino teen who lacks guidance and support. Even though his mother, Anna deeply cares for him, she is only able to prove and instill her love through video tapes made from afar. Keeping his sexuality and boyfriend a secret from his homophobic father, Manuel must decide the life he wants to live or end.
Director: Nicolas Jara
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: May 17, 2018
Cast
- Virginia Blanco - Anna
- Carlos Flores Jr. - Manuel (as Carlos Flores Jr)
- Jeremy Champ Morales - Young Manuel
- Roy Manzanares - Howard
- Connery Morano - James
- Gretchen Klein - Carol
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
lgbt, mother son relationship, gay theme, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Guardian about?
- Manuel is a gay Latino teen who lacks guidance and support. Even though his mother, Anna deeply cares for him, she is only able to prove and instill her love through video tapes made from afar. Keeping his sexuality and boyfriend a secret from his homophobic father, Manuel must decide the life he wants to live or end.
- Who directed Guardian?
- Guardian was directed by Nicolas Jara.
- Who stars in Guardian?
- Guardian stars Virginia Blanco, Carlos Flores Jr., Jeremy Champ Morales, Roy Manzanares, Connery Morano, Gretchen Klein.
- How long is Guardian?
- Guardian has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Guardian?
- Guardian is a Drama film.
- Where was Guardian produced?
- Guardian was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Guardian?
- The themes of Guardian include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.