Point of Origin
2005 · 1h 15m · N/A
Directed by
Luis Antonio Rodriguez
,
Humberto Bocanegra
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Point of Origin
Overview
When Derrick, a young Indiana student decides to surprise his friend from Texas (Juan) by dropping by unannounced he finds the tables turned on him when he finds his friend is leaving for Mexico.Derrick decides to accept Juan's invitation to accompany him to Mexico and they are soon off on an adventure into the heart of Mexico. They end up in a tiny village that initially has Derrick regretting he ever agreed to join his friend on his journey. However, after meeting Chago, a little boy who becomes his guide, Derrick begins to see the world of the campesino through different eyes. Things get better when Derrick meets Chago's beautiful cousin, Thelma, a young lady who soon steals his heart away.
Director and cast
- Luis Antonio Rodriguez Director
- Humberto Bocanegra Director
- Moses Archer as Derrick
- Elvira Bocanegra as Tio's Wife
- Evaristo Bocanegra Cast
- Humberto Bocanegra as Man with Machete
- Pedro Calderón as School Teacher
- Alma Capello as Derrick's Mom
- Xavier Castillo as Juan
- Mariela Esquivel as Thelma
- Simon Flores as Job Applicant
- Maria Gallegos as Waitress
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