Synopsis/Details
Good cop, deep cover DEA agent Dan Aguirre sees everything as black or white. He gets caught in the vendetta between the El Rey and Gigante cartels and is forced to go on the run with 2 million dollars of El Rey money meant for corrupt public official and police.
Dan is cut loose and is left to fend for himself when his dirty agent handler Lou Jarman sides with the Gigante cartel and he’s declared a rogue agent, barely escaping Mexico City with his life.
The boys save Pilar from Gigante’s clutches and using the money as bait Dan sets up a sting during Oaxaca’s Day of the Dead celebrations to entrap the corrupt officials and redeem his career only to realize everything is grey in this world.
All Accolades & Coverage
Urban Action Showcase International Film Festival
New York City
November 12, 2016
Official Selection
Oaxaca Filmfest
Oaxaca, Mexico
October 16, 2016
Official Selection
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Crime pursued by vengeance
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Bad Man, Duty, Reward, Wrong
Cast Size:
Many
Locations:
Many
Special Effects:
Aerial image effects, Blood, Blue/green screen, Bullet time, Other on-set effects, Other practical effects, Significant cgi, Significant pyrotechnics, Stunt rigs/wire systems
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Male Adult, Male over 45
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Authority Figure, Corrupted, Criminal
Advanced
Subgenre:
Action, Action Comedy, Black/Dark, Blockbuster, Chase, Escape, Girls With Guns, Guy, Heist Caper, Martial Arts, Romance, Romantic, Satire, Stoner, Surfing, Undercover
Subculture:
Gangs
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts, Pyrotechnics, Vehicular Stunts, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast, Female Protagonist, LGBT+ Focused, Minority Protagonist
Drug Topics:
Illegal Drugs
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
Mexico
Time of Year:
Day of the Dead Festival
Relationship Topics:
Intimacy, Passion, Sexuality
Writer Style:
Coen Brothers
