On tour
AARP takes the film on the road
Featured in AARP’s Cinema & Connection and Movies for Grownups programs, in partnership with the NY Latino Film Festival.
An award-winning family comedy
“The perfect crowd-pleaser”Indie MR
When a Mexican-American family’s annual reunion turns into a full-blown food fight, secrets spill faster than the salsa — and the drama heats up hotter than the tamales.
Watch it tonight
Streaming free, or rent and buy wherever you watch movies. Bring the family — yours probably has fewer issues.
What critics are saying
Eight reviews, zero family members bribed.
“Clever, silly, and heartfelt, this is the perfect crowd-pleaser, for any family movie night.”
— Indie MR (J. Zimmerman)
“Universal themes and humor make this dramedy a perfect watch to share with a loved one.”
— Cinemacy (Morgan Rojas)
“An enjoyable drama with heartfelt performances & relatable characters that keep you invested.”
— Film Threat (Bobby LePire)
“A memorable indie film that mixes chaos, comedy, & heartfelt moments into a family-friendly watch.”
— Flix Chatter (Ruth Maramis)
“From the opening sequence to the final frames … we hope for the best for the easy-to-love family, and wonderfully crafted film.”
— Influx Magazine (Gordon Shelly)
“Engaging from start to finish with relatable themes, … a breath of fresh air in the indie film scene.”
— One Film Fan
“Relatable and worth watching, this film highlights how family tension can be both absurd & heartfelt.”
— Indie Film Critics
“A lovely family weekend movie night choice.”
— NJ Stage (Anran Li)
About the film
Every family has its traditions. This one’s is an annual reunion where the tamales are hot, the tempers are hotter, and somebody always says the thing nobody was supposed to say.
A warm, chaotic, very funny dramedy about the people who drive us the craziest — and why we keep showing up for them anyway.
- Directed by
- Nadia Zoe
- Written by
- Ramon O. Torres & Nadia Zoe
- Starring
- Diana Elizabeth Torres, Ramon O. Torres, Alma Martinez, Romi Dias
- Music supervision
- Steve Berlin (Los Lobos)
- Rated
- PG-13 for drug content and language
Along the way
Nominated
40th Annual Imagen Awards
Steve Berlin of Los Lobos nominated for Best Music Supervision for Film or Television.
In theaters
On the big screen
Theatrical run in Denver, El Paso, Modesto, Moreno Valley, Phoenix, San Antonio and Tucson — with the ReFrame Stamp.
On stage
Chicano Hollywood Film Festival
A panel on the film, plus a Kansas City launch show celebrating its new single, “La Marea.”