Calabaza

Martin, a first-generation Chicano rocker, lives at home with his dad, Lorenzo, in South L.A. On the Friday before Halloween, Martin feels like celebrating. He's getting ready to finally move out and has plans to carve pumpkins with his new love, Lynn, a Filipina rockera. At the last minute, Lynn asks Martin to shift the location of their date to his place, sending Martin into a panic. Martin's father is a depressed alcoholic and the evidence of their deteriorating relationship is all around him. Martin scrambles to hide the truth about himself and Lorenzo, but when Lynn arrives, things get out of control and Martin realizes he can't keep it all a secret anymore. He is forced to confront his dad and his own insecurities, learning that honest, vulnerable conversations are his only avenue to move forward.