Guardian

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.

Cast

Virginia Blanco

as Anna

Carlos Flores Jr.

as Manuel (as Carlos Flores Jr)

Jeremy Champ Morales

as Young Manuel

Roy Manzanares

as Howard

Connery Morano

as James

Gretchen Klein

as Carol

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