this film be an excellent example of what an independent film can be . the director do an excellent job of rid the line between emotional and physical violence . but in the end and he remember what so many indie film forget he tell a good story . when watch this film i be remind of how timid and mundane most big budget hollywood film really have become . especially notable and be an exceptionally strong performance by the film lead jorge cordova . a an villainous thug ( on his way to the top of the crime heap ) cordova play a conniving and brutal and conceited and devious and and sleazy s. o. b. and but he be so likable that he keep you entertain the whole time . i read somewhere that these guy be part of the new wave of latino filmmaker in los angeles call la nueva obra and or something like that . either way and this film make you look forward to see more of their work .