Based on the book by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, set in 1987 El Paso, it's the tale of two teenage Mexican-American loners as they explore their friendship and the difficult road to self-discovery.

Finding himself dumped after twenty-five years of marriage, a man who made a career of seducing rich older women must move in with his estranged sister, where he begins to learn the value of family.

Based on a true story. A teacher in a Mexican border town full of neglect, corruption, and violence, tries a radical new method to unlock their students' curiosity, potential - and maybe even their genius.

Tomás is a meek man on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Despite his situation he decides to fake a work trip to go to Vallarta to confront Jero, a taxi driver who is sleeping with his wife.