The Apricot
“"The Apricot" tells the story of a 10-year-old boy and his first summer working on the family's apricot farm. This project is based on real childhood memories that the director holds dear to his heart.”
Synopsis
A 10-year-old boy and his mom spend a day working on his grandfather’s apricot farm. As a first-generation Mexican-American, his mom insists he embrace the family tradition and learn the value of hard work. Eager to prove himself, the boy quickly becomes discouraged when he sees how much faster everyone else is working. He scrambles to keep up, trying different ways to speed up the process. But as frustration builds, he learns that asking for help can be its own kind of strength — and finds an unexpected connection with his grandfather.
Top Cast
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Taiwan Int'l Children's Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 29, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Z. Avila
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Z. Avila
- Original Score
- Pascal Horn
- Original Title
- The Apricot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Fishboy Animation, The Latino Film Institute, ¡Viva Calavera!
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Z. Avila
Alex Z. Avila
Pascal Horn
Israel Vasquez
Carlo Padilla
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Z. Avila
Director
Alex Z. Avila
Writer
Carlo Padilla
Producer
Israel Vasquez
Editor
Cheng Guo
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Apricot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Apricot about?
A 10-year-old boy and his mom spend a day working on his grandfather’s apricot farm. As a first-generation Mexican-American, his mom insists he embrace the family tradition and learn the value of hard work. Eager to prove himself, the boy quickly becomes discouraged when he sees how much faster everyone else is working. He scrambles to keep up, trying different ways to speed up the process. But as frustration builds, he learns that asking for help can be its own kind of strength — and finds an unexpected connection with his grandfather.
Who directed The Apricot?
The Apricot was directed by Alex Z. Avila.
Who stars in The Apricot?
The principal cast of The Apricot includes Vincent Herrera, Sofia Arredondo, Nicholas Cortez, Diego Herrera, Lupe Maria Arredondo.
When was The Apricot released and how long is it?
The Apricot was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Apricot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Apricot was composed by Pascal Horn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Apricot?
The Apricot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).