Cruzando (2009)
95 min
On the day his first child is to be born, Manny learns his estranged father is set to be executed in Texas. Torn between family duty and fear of fatherhood, he abandons his pregnant wife in Monterrey and sets off on a desperate road trip across the border. Accompanied by his childhood friend, Manny’s journey through the vibrant and perilous Texas–Mexico borderlands becomes one of self-discovery, forgiveness, and transformation.
- Release date
- April 1, 2009
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Mando Alvarado as Diego
- David Barrera as The Matador
- Tony Campisi as Earl
- Donna Daley
- Janis Dardaris as Grace
- Michael Ray Escamilla as Manuel
- Maria Helan as Maia
- Sarena Kennedy as Taquita
- Nina Leon as Earl's wife
- Benjamin Olivarez as Hairy Man
Crew
- Mando Alvarado · Director
- Michael Ray Escamilla · Director
- Mando Alvarado · Writer
- Michael Ray Escamilla · Writer
- Mando Alvarado · Producer
- Michael Ray Escamilla · Producer
- René Garza · Producer
- Liza Rodriguez · Producer
- Enrique 'Hank' C. Feldman · Composer
- Bo Bilstrup · Cinematographer
- Dan Marks · Editor
- Raul Abrego · Production designer