Guardian
Synopsis
Manuel is a gay Latino teen who lacks guidance and support. Even though his mother, Anna deeply cares for him, she is only able to prove and instill her love through video tapes made from afar. Keeping his sexuality and boyfriend a secret from his homophobic father, Manuel must decide the life he wants to live or end.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Jara
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Jara, Ksenia Firsova
- Original Title
- Guardian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Jara
Nicolas Jara, Ksenia Firsova
Nicolas Jara, Ksenia Firsova
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Jara
Producer
Ksenia Firsova
Producer
Nicolas Jara
Writer
Ksenia Firsova
Writer
Nicolas Jara
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guardian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Guardian about?
Manuel is a gay Latino teen who lacks guidance and support. Even though his mother, Anna deeply cares for him, she is only able to prove and instill her love through video tapes made from afar. Keeping his sexuality and boyfriend a secret from his homophobic father, Manuel must decide the life he wants to live or end.
Who directed Guardian?
Guardian was directed by Nicolas Jara.
Who stars in Guardian?
The principal cast of Guardian includes Virginia Blanco, Carlos Flores Jr., Jeremy Champ Morales, Roy Manzanares, Connery Morano.
When was Guardian released and how long is it?
Guardian was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guardian?
Guardian holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).