A 12-year-old boy is forced to move to the Philippines following the death of his mother. There, he joins a street gang and befriends a photographer., An orphaned boy is thrown head-first into a new and different life in this drama. Twelve-year-old Hector (Jacob Kiron Shalov), who has lived all his life in New Jersey, is riding in the car with his mother when they’re struck by another driver; Hector receives only minor injuries, but his mother is killed. With nowhere else to go, Hector is forced to take up an offer to stay with his grandmother, who lives in the Philippines and has never met him. Hector can’t speak Tagalog and his grandmother Lita (Angie Ferro) knows no English; not only can’t they communicate, but Hector and Lita soon discover they don’t much like one another. The teeming slums of Manila are like no place Hector has ever seen, and with few other options he falls in with a gang of teenage thugs led by Miguel (Pierro Rodriguez), who goads him into breaking into a house in a well-to-do neighborhood. Hector is caught red-handed by the owner of the house, Jose (Jaime Tirelli), a photographer who speaks fluent English. Jose insists that Hector work off the damage he’s done, but he soon takes the boy under his wing, teaching him a bit about photography and giving him chores to keep him out of trouble. Hector also attracts the attention of a pretty girl, Sel (Maria Lopez), but while they’re clearly fond of one another, Hector soon discovers Sel already has a boyfriend — Miguel. Santa Mesa was the first feature film from writer and director Ron Morales.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Santa Mesa ” ?
A: The main cast includes Jacob Kiron Shalov,Angie Ferro,Jaime Tirelli,Lynn Sherman,Maria Lopez,Pierro Rodriguez,Melissa Leo,Sly Vargas,Billy Balais,Mosib Limbao,Ángel Cabán,Keith Johnson,Archie Adamos,Brenda Thomas Denmark,Susan Shopmaker,Roy Lachica,Ron Morales,Lihi Orbach,Yaron Orbach,Maya Stark,Cyrus Khan,Rey Morales,Gabe Delerme,Ellen Morales,Gregg Lipit.
Q: When Did the “Santa Mesa” Released?
A: The Movie “Santa Mesa” originally aired on and released in the year of 2008.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Santa Mesa” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Santa Mesa” ?
A: “Santa Mesa” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
