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Set against the backdrop of an intense political era in 2024, EXPAT follows Hero Jones, a successful yet disillusioned filmmaker, as he flees a politically unstable and racially divided United States to start fresh in Mexico. Upon arriving...See moreSet against the backdrop of an intense political era in 2024, EXPAT follows Hero Jones, a successful yet disillusioned filmmaker, as he flees a politically unstable and racially divided United States to start fresh in Mexico. Upon arriving, Hero navigates a mix of surreal encounters: from comical border guards to a romance with a fiery local woman, undercover Federale agent, Catarina Rojas. His plan for a quiet escape takes a chaotic turn when he's kidnapped by a powerful cartel led by the suave Arturo Cordero. Arturo enlists Hero to produce a film portraying the cartel as heroes battling governmental oppression. As Hero reluctantly collaborates with Arturo's eccentric and artistic son, Art Jr., he grapples with moral dilemmas, cultural clashes, and the line between art and reality. All the while, rival cartels, shady government operatives, and his own growing paranoia keep Hero on edge. As the production nears completion, tensions explode when a rival cartel attempts to sabotage the project in a climactic showdown on set, blending real-life violence with staged action. Hero's journey is a biting exploration of identity, freedom, and the blurred boundaries between survival and artistry, culminating in an ironic and triumphant film premiere that rewrites the narrative of both his life and his work. Written by Carlton J. Streeter II See less
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Landon Spicer (director of photography) | Carlton J. Streeter II (co-director of photography)
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Carlton J. Streeter II (editing by)
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Updated Nov 7, 2025
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32 cast members
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Collie Jay Simmons
Hero Jones Hero Jones   See fewer
Isadora Ortega
Catarina Rojas Catarina Rojas   See fewer
Ric Olivera
Arturo Cordero Arturo Cordero   See fewer
Jorchual Gregory Vargas
Arturo Jr. Arturo Jr.   See fewer
Todd Cattell
Uncle Sam Uncle Sam   See fewer
Gabriel Bautista
Agent Leo Agent Leo   See fewer
RJ Guerra
Lapicero Lapicero   See fewer
Alberto Henriquez
Detective Ernesto Detective Ernesto   See fewer
Darren Lo
Miguel Miguel   See fewer
Ricardo Ortiz-Barreto
El Sombra El Sombra   See fewer
Gisel Murillo
La Reina La Reina   See fewer
Evan Shafran
Marty Gold Marty Gold   See fewer
Joseph Arroyo
Hector Hector   See fewer
Miranda Bryan
Dahlia (Bat Bartender) Dahlia (Bat Bartender)   See fewer
Jasmine Cedana
Lola Ray Lola Ray   See fewer
Jose Infante
Agent Rafa Agent Rafa   See fewer
Micaela Martinez
Felicia Felicia   See fewer
Kori Page
Tahlia (Waitress) Tahlia (Waitress)   See fewer
John Pointer
Pointer Pointer   See fewer
Samuel Selman
Captain Tomas Captain Tomas   See fewer
Anthony Soza
Anthony Anthony   See fewer
Nestor Tapia
Officer Reyes Officer Reyes   See fewer
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