Novena
Novenario
USA // 2021 // Narrative // LOS SHORTS
EAST COAST USA PREMIERE
Set in South East Los Angeles, two estranged high school best-friends reunite at the novenario ceremony for one of their deceased mothers. Over one night in their hometown, past feelings resurface and boundaries are bent in this slice of life narrative that explores the layers / intersections of machismo, culture and religion.
Director: Fernando Lopez
Producer: Trent Nakamura, Jey McKinley
Drama
English & Spanish with English subtitles
15 minutes
Screening as part of the UNTETHERED Shorts Block.