Guardian (2018)
Manuel is a gay Latino teen who lacks guidance and support. Even though his mother, Anna deeply cares for him, she is only able to prove and instill her love through video tapes made from afar. Keeping his sexuality and boyfriend a secret from his homophobic father, Manuel must decide the life he wants to live or end.
Director: Nicolas Jara
![]() |
Virginia Blanco as Anna |
![]() |
Carlos Flores Jr. as Manuel (as Carlos Flores Jr) |
![]() |
Jeremy Champ Morales as Young Manuel |
![]() |
Roy Manzanares as Howard |
![]() |
Connery Morano as James |
![]() |
Gretchen Klein as Carol |
| Writing | Nicolas Jara | Writer |
| Production | Nicolas Jara | Producer |
| Writing | Ksenia Firsova | Writer |
| Production | Ksenia Firsova | Producer |
| Directing | Nicolas Jara | Director |