Guns. Drugs. Violence. Gangs. Murder. The story of what happens when a young man trades his hopes and dreams for vengeance. To save his brother from the clutches of their drug-dealing uncle and a rival drug gang, Juan must make the ultimate sacrifice. Once Juan picks up his first gun, his plans of college, a girlfriend, and a future vanish as he becomes consumed by the darker side of the life his is fighting against. This is a GAME where you either win or lose your life!
Acting
Felipe Camacho's Tio drips menace on a shoestring budget.
Direction
Buitron wears triple hats—actor, director, authentic voice.
Director
Juan Carlos Buitron
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, capturing authentic 2000s Latino gang culture rarely seen outside documentaries.
Director Juan Carlos Buitron cast himself as Christian while directing—classic indie hustle that explains the 84-minute runtime.
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