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A 12-minute hero's journey for 50¢ that'll wreck you completely.

change, ciclo (2025)

Micro-budget magicHeart-squeezingUrban fairytale

Overview

FamilyDrama

OB navigates a laundromat’s nighttime inhabitants while scavenging 50¢ to buy a Hero-themed gumball.

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familycandychewing gumquestsacrificemoneyhero's journeyhomelessnesssingle parentlaundromat+4 more

Standout Aspects

Acting

Jiovany Cortez carries entire film with expressive silence.

Direction

Cortez Jr. makes laundromat feel like entire universe.

Best for:Solo: Late night when you need to feel something.·Friends: Follow with long discussion about poverty in film.
Heads up:Emotional: Child poverty depicted unflinchingly; ending offers no easy comfort.
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Director

Javy Cortez Jr.

ReleasedSep 1, 2025
Runtime12m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Budget$2K
Starkey Productions

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Shot in working-class Texas, film reflects growing Latinx indie cinema exploring childhood poverty without exploitation.

Insight

The 'Hero' gumball brand isn't fictional—Cortez deliberately used real discontinued candy to signal obsolete American dreams.

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